The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Richmond, VA is $66,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,050.
Pay spans roughly $44,760 at the 10th percentile to $74,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.82 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $66,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.82 |
| 10th percentile | $44,760 |
| 90th percentile | $74,670 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.