The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Oregon is $64,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,230.
Pay spans roughly $45,870 at the 10th percentile to $98,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.96 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Oregon.
| Median (annual) | $64,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $45,870 |
| 90th percentile | $98,820 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.