Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas earn a median $60,190 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$60,190
$28.94 per hour
Range
$44,460 – $83,800
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
19,450
across the U.S.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$50,543
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,212Monthly
$2,106Twice a month
$1,944Every 2 weeks
$24.30Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,043
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,732
- Medicare (1.45%)$873
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$50,543
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,460 | $21.38 | $37,904 |
| 25th percentile | $49,900 | $23.99 | $42,275 |
| Median (50th) | $60,190 | $28.94 | $50,543 |
| 75th percentile | $72,450 | $34.83 | $59,799 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,800 | $40.29 | $67,783 |
Best cities for earth drillers, except oil and gas (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $74,120 | $57,568 | $51,143 | 530 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $57,970 | $48,759 | $49,437 | 440 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $58,750 | $48,126 | $46,581 | 650 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $74,120
- Phoenix, AZ — $58,750
- Houston, TX — $57,970
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $80,490 | $65,455 | $51,020 – $106,370 | 210 |
| Alaska | $80,040 | $65,138 | $61,180 – $94,630 | 290 |
| Illinois | $79,080 | $60,693 | $61,690 – $107,980 | 330 |
| New Jersey | $77,950 | $60,892 | $49,390 – $128,740 | 400 |
| Montana | $71,470 | $56,432 | $60,110 – $104,280 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $68,320 | $54,653 | $51,460 – $81,880 | 280 |
| California | $66,910 | $52,891 | $47,950 – $91,640 | 1,630 |
| New Hampshire | $66,410 | $55,540 | $49,070 – $89,260 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $65,710 | $52,939 | $54,830 – $73,410 | 140 |
| Kansas | $65,600 | $52,029 | $44,800 – $76,950 | 80 |
| Oregon | $64,920 | $49,492 | $45,970 – $81,710 | 510 |
| Colorado | $64,820 | $52,119 | $46,190 – $92,180 | 280 |
| Wyoming | $64,450 | $53,966 | $47,420 – $78,260 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $64,180 | $50,760 | $51,350 – $86,420 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $63,790 | $50,621 | $47,920 – $91,980 | 340 |
| Indiana | $62,750 | $50,778 | $47,070 – $94,160 | 440 |
| Michigan | $62,570 | $50,047 | $49,710 – $78,470 | 850 |
| North Dakota | $62,570 | $52,455 | $42,210 – $102,300 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $61,500 | $49,062 | $39,990 – $122,300 | 120 |
| Vermont | $61,420 | $49,907 | $57,330 – $79,440 | 70 |
| Maryland | $61,260 | $48,856 | $46,130 – $76,670 | 120 |
| Nevada | $61,030 | $51,218 | $42,210 – $85,350 | 1,350 |
| Ohio | $61,010 | $50,306 | $42,200 – $104,470 | 390 |
| New York | $60,860 | $48,392 | $50,140 – $96,910 | 670 |
| Mississippi | $60,680 | $49,241 | $39,670 – $81,990 | 250 |
| Utah | $60,490 | $49,028 | $46,360 – $79,470 | 310 |
| Nebraska | $60,200 | $48,691 | $48,230 – $73,510 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $60,140 | $48,842 | $37,040 – $91,070 | 100 |
| Arizona | $58,870 | $48,219 | $49,040 – $76,220 | 850 |
| Texas | $58,700 | $49,345 | $39,210 – $80,170 | 1,930 |
| Tennessee | $58,670 | $49,321 | $43,620 – $76,630 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,400 | $46,539 | $46,180 – $75,680 | 730 |
| North Carolina | $57,300 | $46,443 | $40,770 – $89,370 | 290 |
| Delaware | $57,160 | $45,613 | $52,760 – $70,400 | — |
| South Dakota | $57,160 | $48,108 | $48,310 – $70,100 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $56,160 | $45,457 | $45,200 – $73,830 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $55,690 | $45,642 | $46,040 – $74,960 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $55,540 | $45,040 | $43,380 – $62,400 | 240 |
| Virginia | $55,470 | $44,375 | $45,370 – $72,730 | 440 |
| Florida | $55,320 | $46,630 | $43,380 – $63,180 | 1,630 |
| Idaho | $54,830 | $44,438 | $45,300 – $78,460 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $54,180 | $43,821 | $44,140 – $77,030 | 250 |
| Iowa | $54,000 | $44,169 | $47,130 – $66,720 | 190 |
| Missouri | $51,530 | $42,100 | $37,440 – $68,230 | 370 |
| Georgia | $50,030 | $40,405 | $35,680 – $81,650 | 870 |
| Alabama | $46,440 | $37,438 | $43,740 – $67,970 | 170 |
| Arkansas | $46,160 | $37,682 | $37,290 – $62,330 | 110 |
| Maine | $45,560 | $36,894 | $31,960 – $69,050 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a earth drillers, except oil and gas make?
The national median salary for earth drillers, except oil and gas is $60,190 a year ($28.94 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,460 and the top 10% earn over $83,800. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays earth drillers, except oil and gas the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $80,490. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many earth drillers, except oil and gas are there in the U.S.?
About 19,450 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas nationwide.