The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Idaho is $50,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,800.
Pay spans roughly $41,980 at the 10th percentile to $79,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.20 per hour. An estimated 660 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Idaho.
| Median (annual) | $50,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.20 |
| 10th percentile | $41,980 |
| 90th percentile | $79,970 |
| Employment | 660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.