How much does an earth driller make in Texas?
$58,700a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in Texas. That is $28.22 an hour or $4,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.22
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,210Median: $58,700Highest 10%: $80,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| Median | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 75th | $67,160 | $32.29 | |
| 90th | $80,170 | $38.54 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $63,730 |
| Austin, TX | $61,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,670 |
| Houston, TX | $57,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,840 |
| College Station, TX | $52,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for earth drillers.
| 27. Nebraska | $60,200 |
| 28. New Mexico | $60,140 |
| 29. Arizona | $58,870 |
| 30. Texas | $58,700 |
| 31. Tennessee | $58,670 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $57,400 |
| 33. North Carolina | $57,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.22 ($58,700 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $58,700 against $60,190 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for earth driller pay?
Texas ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays earth drillers the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $63,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.