The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Montana is $62,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,760.
Pay spans roughly $45,190 at the 10th percentile to $78,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.25 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $62,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.25 |
| 10th percentile | $45,190 |
| 90th percentile | $78,350 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.