The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Colorado is $66,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,660.
Pay spans roughly $51,010 at the 10th percentile to $97,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.97 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $66,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.97 |
| 10th percentile | $51,010 |
| 90th percentile | $97,950 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.