The average salary for a earth drillers, except oil and ga in the United States is $60,250, but the range typically falls between $47,840 and $67,700. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.97, with a range between $23 and $32.55.
There are approximately 18,010 people employed as a earth drillers, except oil and ga in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of earth drillers, except oil and gas.The state with the best pay for a earth drillers, except oil and ga is Hawaii, with an average annual salary of $93,620, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $45,590.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,560 | $19.5 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,840 | $23 |
| Median | $56,660 | $27.24 |
| 75th Percentile | $67,700 | $32.55 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,280 | $39.56 |
The salary of a earth drillers, except oil and ga can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a earth drillers, except oil and ga in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for earth drillers, except oil and gas are Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Illinois while the worst states are West Virginia, Montana, Kansas, Arkansas, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,200 | $54,280 | $63,910 |
| Alaska | $50,270 | $63,980 | $78,210 |
| Arizona | $47,740 | $58,400 | $65,230 |
| Arkansas | $40,660 | $53,300 | $74,740 |
| California | $44,820 | $63,200 | $87,510 |
| Colorado | $40,930 | $61,360 | $80,840 |
| Connecticut | $46,800 | $65,220 | $91,600 |
| Delaware | $46,630 | $68,750 | $135,780 |
| Florida | $43,750 | $54,740 | $78,870 |
| Georgia | $35,200 | $49,820 | $63,800 |
| Hawaii | $85,100 | $93,620 | $97,880 |
| Idaho | $37,440 | $56,260 | $72,190 |
| Illinois | $57,930 | $73,070 | $98,740 |
| Indiana | $44,350 | $56,370 | $69,590 |
| Iowa | $36,470 | $51,590 | $70,940 |
| Kansas | $36,760 | $49,450 | $64,370 |
| Kentucky | $40,290 | $53,770 | $70,160 |
| Louisiana | $52,620 | $73,320 | $97,380 |
| Maine | $39,040 | $56,400 | $77,880 |
| Maryland | $45,880 | $60,000 | $74,320 |
| Massachusetts | $63,700 | $76,120 | $92,520 |
| Michigan | $46,440 | $55,690 | $66,610 |
| Minnesota | $47,300 | $62,790 | $80,920 |
| Mississippi | $27,010 | $53,720 | $76,870 |
| Missouri | $38,260 | $51,080 | $62,150 |
| Montana | $21,650 | $53,330 | $79,100 |
| Nebraska | $40,850 | $50,900 | $61,580 |
| Nevada | $49,350 | $63,260 | $88,070 |
| New Hampshire | $42,910 | $63,760 | $88,020 |
| New Jersey | $51,770 | $75,400 | $108,120 |
| New York | $50,350 | $79,680 | $146,430 |
| North Carolina | $37,000 | $56,730 | $80,430 |
| North Dakota | $35,160 | $57,380 | $79,310 |
| Ohio | $29,830 | $50,660 | $73,820 |
| Oklahoma | $42,640 | $54,080 | $81,030 |
| Oregon | $49,510 | $64,480 | $80,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,340 | $65,300 | $106,980 |
| South Carolina | $37,540 | $51,520 | $67,420 |
| South Dakota | $48,530 | $51,840 | $55,120 |
| Tennessee | $35,480 | $56,660 | $88,640 |
| Texas | $38,960 | $57,470 | $76,450 |
| Utah | $45,110 | $56,770 | $70,660 |
| Vermont | $54,020 | $66,610 | $105,160 |
| Virginia | $42,300 | $59,050 | $90,740 |
| Washington | $47,230 | $71,410 | $117,970 |
| West Virginia | $39,090 | $45,590 | $63,270 |
| Wisconsin | $52,580 | $66,300 | $78,510 |
| Wyoming | $52,000 | $65,720 | $78,650 |
Even between cities, the salary of a earth drillers, except oil and ga can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for earth drillers, except oil and gas is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $84,540.The city with the lowest average salary for earth drillers, except oil and gas is Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV with an average salary of $41,380.
Areas with highest average salaries for earth drillers, except oil and gas
Areas with lowest average salaries for earth drillers, except oil and gas
The number of earth drillers, except oil and gas in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of earth drillers, except oil and gas has increased by 2,210. On average, the number of earth drillers, except oil and gas has been increasing by 4.7% each year. The salary of earth drillers, except oil and gas has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of earth drillers, except oil and gas has increased by $6,650. On average, the salary of earth drillers, except oil and gas has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for earth drillers, except oil and gas compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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