Earth Driller Salary in 2026

    SOC: 47-5023.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $59,600
    per year
    Salary Range
    $44K – $88K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    17,410
    employed
    Job Growth
    +2.9%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Earth Drillers Make?

    Earth Drillers earn a median annual salary of $59,600 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $44,450 at the 10th percentile to $87,760 at the 90th percentile — a range of $43,310. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $80,780.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$44,450
    25th percentile$49,720
    Median (50th)$59,600
    75th percentile$73,530
    90th percentile$87,760
    10th: $44,450Median: $59,60090th: $87,760
    Section 02

    Earth Driller Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Massachusettstop$80,780
    Illinois$79,860
    New Jersey$78,340
    Alaska$76,080
    Washington$74,570
    New York$74,150
    Nevada$70,340
    Delaware$68,070
    Wisconsin$67,030
    Colorado$66,500
    Minnesota$65,960
    Vermont$64,980
    New Hampshire$64,800
    Oregon$64,390
    Montana$62,920
    Wyoming$62,740
    California$62,280
    Arizona$61,640
    Virginia$61,290
    Louisiana$61,170
    Connecticut$61,050
    Alabama$60,440
    Indiana$59,830
    Maryland$59,780
    Michigan$57,930
    Utah$57,850
    Pennsylvania$57,770
    South Dakota$57,600
    Iowa$57,570
    Mississippi$57,450
    North Dakota$56,840
    Arkansas$56,630
    Kansas$56,340
    South Carolina$56,140
    North Carolina$56,100
    Kentucky$55,430
    Maine$54,970
    Ohio$54,460
    New Mexico$54,060
    Texas$53,850
    Georgia$53,780
    Florida$52,720
    Idaho$50,330
    Tennessee$50,160
    Missouri$50,070
    Nebraska$49,460
    Oklahoma$48,980
    West Virginia$46,920
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Earth Drillers

    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
    Highest paying
    $81,500
    top metro salary
    Massachusetts
    $80,780
    $-720 vs highest
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
    $80,030
    $-1,470 vs highest
    Illinois
    $79,860
    $-1,640 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $79,050
    $-2,450 vs highest
    New Jersey
    $78,340
    $-3,160 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $78,340
    $-3,160 vs highest
    Alaska
    $76,080
    $-5,420 vs highest
    Section 04

    Earth Driller Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$44,450 – $49,720
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$59,600
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$73,530
    Senior (15+ yrs)$87,760+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as an Earth Driller

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Earth Drillers in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area earn $81,500 — $21,900 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($73,530) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 47-5023.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.