Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary
Rock Splitters, Quarry earn a median $48,740 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What rock splitters, quarry do
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 400
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of rock splitters, quarry is projected to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Rock Splitters, Quarry take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,669
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,022
- Medicare (1.45%)$707
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,343
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,340 | $17.95 | $32,183 |
| 25th percentile | $42,670 | $20.51 | $36,465 |
| Median (50th) | $48,740 | $23.43 | $41,343 |
| 75th percentile | $60,030 | $28.86 | $50,414 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $67,710 | $32.55 | $56,464 |
Rock Splitters, Quarry salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $66,000 | +2.2% | $52,131 | $44,870 – $71,880 | 90 |
| Vermont | $65,420 | — | $52,887 | $60,360 – $78,920 | — |
| Wisconsin | $62,000 | — | $50,050 | $55,770 – $93,320 | 40 |
| California | $61,620 | −2.4% | $49,144 | $49,620 – $89,380 | 290 |
| Missouri | $60,990 | +10.5% | $49,256 | $40,580 – $70,710 | 280 |
| Oregon | $59,760 | −8.6% | $45,798 | $49,920 – $80,460 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $57,970 | −1.3% | $46,340 | $53,080 – $61,690 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $56,320 | −2.4% | $45,695 | $45,650 – $68,000 | 80 |
| Indiana | $49,890 | −6.6% | $40,824 | $37,750 – $66,580 | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,580 | +8.2% | $39,723 | $44,140 – $64,840 | 260 |
| Ohio | $48,560 | +10.5% | $40,645 | $39,480 – $53,340 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $48,160 | +7.1% | $40,877 | $38,090 – $60,030 | 300 |
| Colorado | $46,590 | +0.9% | $38,274 | $45,230 – $55,540 | 100 |
| Montana | $46,260 | +11.0% | $37,932 | $38,520 – $58,570 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $45,040 | −4.4% | $36,888 | $28,510 – $56,500 | 200 |
| Kentucky | $44,000 | +12.4% | $36,112 | $38,310 – $52,890 | 310 |
| Kansas | $42,560 | +3.8% | $34,802 | $37,700 – $46,280 | — |
| Georgia | $42,320 | −8.3% | $34,611 | $33,410 – $52,940 | 30 |
| Idaho | $35,880 | +1.1% | $30,216 | $29,950 – $45,120 | 90 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Extraction Worker | $47,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $46,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Extraction Workers, All Other | $57,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $57,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $58,160 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | $58,620 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $60,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | $61,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | 0.0% |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operator | $61,810 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $67,890 | No formal educational credential | +0.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rock splitters, quarry make?
The national median salary for rock splitters, quarry is $48,740 a year ($23.43 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $67,710. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays rock splitters, quarry the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $66,000.
How many rock splitters, quarry are there in the U.S.?
About 3,320 people work as rock splitters, quarry nationwide.