The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in South Dakota is $57,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,640.
Pay spans roughly $48,140 at the 10th percentile to $70,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.69 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $57,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.69 |
| 10th percentile | $48,140 |
| 90th percentile | $70,740 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.