Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $61,790 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.71
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $91,890
Employed locally 30
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $61,260
    50th (median)
    $61,790
    75th
    $68,410
    90th
    $91,890

    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
    Anchorage, AK $80,030
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $80,030

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,740
    Construction Laborers$41,140
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators$58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,040
    Electricians$81,990
    Carpenters$52,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Arizona is $29.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Arizona is 3.7% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,260.