Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $58,240 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $73,030
Employed locally 120
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $58,240
    75th
    $68,010
    90th
    $73,030

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 79% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 21% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $68,100
    Reno, NV $60,230
    Jacksonville, FL $51,430

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$61,470
    Construction Laborers$47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,980
    Electricians$64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Las Vegas, NV is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.3% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.