The median annual wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in West Virginia is $46,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,460.
Pay spans roughly $38,490 at the 10th percentile to $63,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.56 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as earth drillers, except oil and gas in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $46,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.56 |
| 10th percentile | $38,490 |
| 90th percentile | $63,370 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.