The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Pittsburgh, PA is $58,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,460.
Pay spans roughly $41,610 at the 10th percentile to $94,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.28 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $58,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.28 |
| 10th percentile | $41,610 |
| 90th percentile | $94,880 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.