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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$62,620
- Dallas$61,540
- Midland$61,150
- Houston$59,100
- San Antonio$58,800
- College Station$52,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $62,620 | $61,550 | $49,560 | $52,495 | 98 |
| Dallas | $61,540 | $60,670 | $50,140 | $51,627 | 103 |
| Midland | $61,150 | $63,730 | $58,380 | $51,314 | 96 |
| Houston | $59,100 | $57,970 | $48,710 | $49,667 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $58,800 | $57,840 | $48,530 | $49,426 | 95 |
| College Station | $52,780 | $52,000 | $37,440 | $44,589 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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