The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in South Carolina is $56,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,310.
Pay spans roughly $40,480 at the 10th percentile to $121,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.99 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $56,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,310 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.99 |
| 10th percentile | $40,480 |
| 90th percentile | $121,890 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.