Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,760 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $52,500
90th percentile $94,750
Employed locally 90
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,500
    25th
    $62,210
    50th (median)
    $76,760
    75th
    $85,220
    90th
    $94,750

    Top-paying metros for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,500
    Massachusetts $80,780
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $80,030
    Anchorage, AK $80,030

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100,670
    Construction Laborers$57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$100,000
    Carpenters$65,150
    Electricians$84,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Alaska is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.16 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Alaska is 28.8% above the national median of $59,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Alaska?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $52,500 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,210.