The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Kentucky is $55,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,330.
Pay spans roughly $45,400 at the 10th percentile to $71,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.65 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $55,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,330 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.65 |
| 10th percentile | $45,400 |
| 90th percentile | $71,730 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.