The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Michigan is $57,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,130.
Pay spans roughly $44,840 at the 10th percentile to $69,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.85 per hour. An estimated 780 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $57,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.85 |
| 10th percentile | $44,840 |
| 90th percentile | $69,620 |
| Employment | 780 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.