Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Texas
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Texas
$53,850
National Median
$59,600
Employment
1,230
Entry Level (10th)
$42,570
Top Earners (90th)
$79,840
How Texas Compares
Texas pays $5,750 less than the national median for earth drillers, except oil and gass.
There are 0.089 earth drillers, except oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in Texas (location quotient: 0.79).
Other States for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $80,780 | 160 |
| Illinois | $79,860 | 410 |
| New Jersey | $78,340 | 390 |
| Alaska | $76,080 | 170 |
| Washington | $74,570 | 280 |
| New York | $74,150 | 580 |
| Nevada | $70,340 | 670 |
| Delaware | $68,070 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $67,030 | 210 |
| Colorado | $66,500 | 310 |
| Minnesota | $65,960 | 280 |
| Vermont | $64,980 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $64,800 | 70 |
| Oregon | $64,390 | 350 |
| Montana | $62,920 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $62,740 | 70 |
| California | $62,280 | 1,400 |
| Arizona | $61,640 | 680 |
| Virginia | $61,290 | 430 |
| Louisiana | $61,170 | 400 |