The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Arkansas is $56,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,540.
Pay spans roughly $46,180 at the 10th percentile to $96,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.23 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $56,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.23 |
| 10th percentile | $46,180 |
| 90th percentile | $96,190 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.