The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in New Mexico is $54,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,920.
Pay spans roughly $35,870 at the 10th percentile to $76,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.99 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $54,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.99 |
| 10th percentile | $35,870 |
| 90th percentile | $76,800 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.