The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Iowa is $57,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,380.
Pay spans roughly $38,090 at the 10th percentile to $79,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.68 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $57,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.68 |
| 10th percentile | $38,090 |
| 90th percentile | $79,040 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.