The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California is $62,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,390.
Pay spans roughly $47,140 at the 10th percentile to $86,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.94 per hour. An estimated 1,400 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in California.
| Median (annual) | $62,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,390 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.94 |
| 10th percentile | $47,140 |
| 90th percentile | $86,750 |
| Employment | 1,400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.