The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Mississippi is $57,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,220.
Pay spans roughly $35,410 at the 10th percentile to $115,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.62 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Mississippi.
| Median (annual) | $57,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.62 |
| 10th percentile | $35,410 |
| 90th percentile | $115,990 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.