Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $66,500 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.97
10th percentile $56,190
90th percentile $88,340
Employed locally 70
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,190
    25th
    $63,510
    50th (median)
    $66,500
    75th
    $88,340
    90th
    $88,340

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 76% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,050
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $68,100

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,300
    Carpenters$53,970
    Electricians$59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Colorado Springs, CO is $31.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 11.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $56,190 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,510.