The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Texas is $53,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,700.
Pay spans roughly $42,570 at the 10th percentile to $79,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.89 per hour. An estimated 1,230 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $53,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.89 |
| 10th percentile | $42,570 |
| 90th percentile | $79,840 |
| Employment | 1,230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.