The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $63,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,570.
Pay spans roughly $51,250 at the 10th percentile to $79,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.29 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $63,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.29 |
| 10th percentile | $51,250 |
| 90th percentile | $79,310 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.