Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Occupation

$59,600
National Median Salary
$28.65
Median Hourly Wage
17,410
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$44,450
$49,720
$59,600
$73,530
$87,760

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+36.9%
10 Year Change
$43,540
2014 Median
$59,600
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Industry Annual Median Employment
Metal Ore Mining $83,250 470
Coal Mining $77,290 150
Residential Building Construction $74,800 —
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors $70,690 170
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $67,240 —

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Top Paying States for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

State Annual Median Employment
Massachusetts $80,780 160
Illinois $79,860 410
New Jersey $78,340 390
Alaska $76,080 170
Washington $74,570 280

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Metal Ore Mining Coal Mining Residential Building Construction Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Utilities Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Mining (except Oil and Gas) Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Support Activities for Mining