Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for earth drillers, except oil and gas in the United States was $60,190 ($28.94 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,460 | $21.37 |
| 25th | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| Median | $60,190 | $28.94 |
| 75th | $72,450 | $34.83 |
| 90th | $83,800 | $40.29 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-5023
- Total U.S. employment: 19,450
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 19,450 earth drillers, except oil and gas employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,440 | $22.33 | -22.8% | 170 |
| Alaska | $80,040 | $38.48 | +33.0% | 290 |
| Arizona | $58,870 | $28.30 | -2.2% | 850 |
| Arkansas | $46,160 | $22.19 | -23.3% | 110 |
| California | $66,910 | $32.17 | +11.2% | 1,630 |
| Colorado | $64,820 | $31.16 | +7.7% | 280 |
| Connecticut | $65,710 | $31.59 | +9.2% | 140 |
| Delaware | $57,160 | $27.48 | -5.0% | 0 |
| Florida | $55,320 | $26.60 | -8.1% | 1,630 |
| Georgia | $50,030 | $24.06 | -16.9% | 870 |
| Idaho | $54,830 | $26.36 | -8.9% | 450 |
| Illinois | $79,080 | $38.02 | +31.4% | 330 |
| Indiana | $62,750 | $30.17 | +4.3% | 440 |
| Iowa | $54,000 | $25.96 | -10.3% | 190 |
| Kansas | $65,600 | $31.54 | +9.0% | 80 |
| Kentucky | $56,160 | $27.00 | -6.7% | 80 |
| Louisiana | $55,690 | $26.77 | -7.5% | 190 |
| Maine | $45,560 | $21.91 | -24.3% | 70 |
| Maryland | $61,260 | $29.45 | +1.8% | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $64,180 | $30.86 | +6.6% | 130 |
| Michigan | $62,570 | $30.08 | +4.0% | 850 |
| Minnesota | $63,790 | $30.67 | +6.0% | 340 |
| Mississippi | $60,680 | $29.17 | +0.8% | 250 |
| Missouri | $51,530 | $24.77 | -14.4% | 370 |
| Montana | $71,470 | $34.36 | +18.7% | 180 |
| Nebraska | $60,200 | $28.94 | +0.0% | 210 |
| Nevada | $61,030 | $29.34 | +1.4% | 1,350 |
| New Hampshire | $66,410 | $31.93 | +10.3% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $77,950 | $37.48 | +29.5% | 400 |
| New Mexico | $60,140 | $28.91 | -0.1% | 100 |
| New York | $60,860 | $29.26 | +1.1% | 670 |
| North Carolina | $57,300 | $27.55 | -4.8% | 290 |
| North Dakota | $62,570 | $30.08 | +4.0% | 110 |
| Ohio | $61,010 | $29.33 | +1.4% | 390 |
| Oklahoma | $54,180 | $26.05 | -10.0% | 250 |
| Oregon | $64,920 | $31.21 | +7.9% | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,400 | $27.60 | -4.6% | 730 |
| South Carolina | $61,500 | $29.57 | +2.2% | 120 |
| South Dakota | $57,160 | $27.48 | -5.0% | 80 |
| Tennessee | $58,670 | $28.21 | -2.5% | 450 |
| Texas | $58,700 | $28.22 | -2.5% | 1,930 |
| Utah | $60,490 | $29.08 | +0.5% | 310 |
| Vermont | $61,420 | $29.53 | +2.0% | 70 |
| Virginia | $55,470 | $26.67 | -7.8% | 440 |
| Washington | $80,490 | $38.70 | +33.7% | 210 |
| West Virginia | $55,540 | $26.70 | -7.7% | 240 |
| Wisconsin | $68,320 | $32.84 | +13.5% | 280 |
| Wyoming | $64,450 | $30.98 | +7.1% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for earth drillers, except oil and gas?
The median annual wage for earth drillers, except oil and gas is $60,190 ($28.94 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays earth drillers, except oil and gas the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many earth drillers, except oil and gas are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 19,450 earth drillers, except oil and gas employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do earth drillers, except oil and gas make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.94. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.