The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Florida is $52,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,750.
Pay spans roughly $41,890 at the 10th percentile to $68,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.35 per hour. An estimated 1,150 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Florida.
| Median (annual) | $52,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.35 |
| 10th percentile | $41,890 |
| 90th percentile | $68,600 |
| Employment | 1,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.