What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Bore Rig Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in Texas where Bore Rig Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Odessa (8.3% above average), followed by Dallas and Austin. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Odessa $32,626 $2,718 $627 $15.69 Dallas $32,121 $2,676 $617 $15.44 Austin $32,049 $2,670 $616 $15.41 Wichita Falls $31,472 $2,622 $605 $15.13 Harlingen $31,450 $2,620 $604 $15.12 Andrews $31,448 $2,620 $604 $15.12 Abilene $31,300 $2,608 $601 $15.05 Corpus Christi $31,232 $2,602 $600 $15.02 Carrollton $31,210 $2,600 $600 $15.00 Iowa Park $31,158 $2,596 $599 $14.98

Bore Rig Operator

Bore Rig Operator Salary in Texas

Q: How much does a Bore Rig Operator make in Texas?

The average annual pay for a bore rig operator in Texas is $30,123 a year — that works out to approximately $14.48 an hour. That is 6.8% below the national average of $32,333. The middle 80% of Bore Rig Operators earn between $15,372 (10th percentile) and $44,719 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Bore Rig Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$32,333

Texas

$30,123

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How much does a Bore Rig Operator make in Texas?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bore Rig Operator in Texas is $30,123 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $14.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $579/week or $2,510/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $50,310 and as low as $13,975, the majority of Bore Rig Operator salaries currently range between $16,300 (25th percentile) to $38,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $44,719 annually in Texas. The average pay range for a Bore Rig Operator varies greatly (by as much as 22400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Texas ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Bore Rig Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bore Rig Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Bore Rig Operator Jobs in Texas

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bore Rig Operator job is above the average in Texas in Texas. Topping the list is Odessa, , with Dallas, and Austin, close behind in the second and third positions. Austin, beats the average in Texas by $1,926 (6.4%), and Odessa, furthers that trend with another $2,503 (8.3%) above the $30,123 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Texas, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Bore Rig Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Odessa, and Iowa Park, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Bore Rig Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Odessa	$32,626	$2,718	$627	$15.69
Dallas	$32,121	$2,676	$617	$15.44
Austin	$32,049	$2,670	$616	$15.41
Wichita Falls	$31,472	$2,622	$605	$15.13
Harlingen	$31,450	$2,620	$604	$15.12
Andrews	$31,448	$2,620	$604	$15.12
Abilene	$31,300	$2,608	$601	$15.05
Corpus Christi	$31,232	$2,602	$600	$15.02
Carrollton	$31,210	$2,600	$600	$15.00
Iowa Park	$31,158	$2,596	$599	$14.98

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Bore Rig Operator Jobs in Texas

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Bore Rig Operator job category in Texas, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $30123 state average for Bore Rig Operator jobs.

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Infographic detailing Bore Rig Operator salary in Texas as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $16,300 to $44,719 annually, with the Texas average at $30,123 per year or $14.48 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Texas for Bore Rig Operator jobs, with Odessa leading at $32,626 annually.

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