Best Paying Industries for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
$59,600
National Median Salary
34
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Ore Mining | $83,250 | +39.7% | 470 |
| 2 | Coal Mining | $77,290 | +29.7% | 150 |
| 3 | Residential Building Construction | $74,800 | +25.5% | — |
| 4 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $70,690 | +18.6% | 170 |
| 5 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $67,240 | +12.8% | — |
| 6 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $67,240 | +12.8% | — |
| 7 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $67,240 | +12.8% | — |
| 8 | Utilities | $65,580 | +10.0% | 90 |
| 9 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $62,680 | +5.2% | 70 |
| 10 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $62,210 | +4.4% | 1,560 |
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