How much does an Oil Drillers make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oil Drillers in Houston, TX is $77,932. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,513 to $87,967, with most professionals earning between $61,847 and $97,103.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Oil Drillers Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oil Drillers Salary $61,847 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oil Drillers Salary $69,513 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oil Drillers Salary $77,932 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oil Drillers Salary $87,967 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oil Drillers Salary $97,103 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $69,513 10% $61,847 90% $97,103 75% $87,967 $77,932 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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