The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Baton Rouge, LA is $61,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,370.
Pay spans roughly $49,310 at the 10th percentile to $95,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.39 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $61,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.39 |
| 10th percentile | $49,310 |
| 90th percentile | $95,690 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.