The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Virginia is $61,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,120.
Pay spans roughly $45,510 at the 10th percentile to $100,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.47 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $61,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.47 |
| 10th percentile | $45,510 |
| 90th percentile | $100,950 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.