Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Texas
SOC 47-5023 ยท Construction and Extraction
1,930Jobs in Texas
$60,000Mean annual wage
32nd of 48Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,210 | $18.85 |
| 25th percentile | $48,390 | $23.26 |
| Median (50th) | $58,700 | $28.22 |
| 75th percentile | $67,160 | $32.29 |
| 90th percentile | $80,170 | $38.54 |
| Mean | $60,000 | $28.85 |
Across 48 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($82,890), Illinois ($81,990), Washington ($81,380); the lowest are Maine ($49,030), Arkansas ($50,910), Alabama ($51,640). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,930 | $60,000 | $58,700 |
| Arkansas | 110 | $50,910 | $46,160 |
| Louisiana | 190 | $57,680 | $55,690 |
| New Mexico | 100 | $62,580 | $60,140 |
| Oklahoma | 250 | $60,490 | $54,180 |