The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Nebraska is $49,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,370.
Pay spans roughly $45,650 at the 10th percentile to $63,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.78 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Nebraska.
| Median (annual) | $49,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.78 |
| 10th percentile | $45,650 |
| 90th percentile | $63,040 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.