Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $58,700 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $59,590
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $38,940
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $59,590

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 70% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 30% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $68,920
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $68,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $66,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,740
    California $62,280
    Virginia $61,290

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,390
    Electricians$64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,430
    Carpenters$59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Des Moines, IA is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.5% below 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,940.