Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $72,290 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.75
10th percentile $55,100
90th percentile $82,760
Employed locally 50
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,100
    25th
    $57,350
    50th (median)
    $72,290
    75th
    $74,160
    90th
    $82,760

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 95% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 5% 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
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $68,920
    Wisconsin $67,030
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $56,520
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $51,940

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$55,420
    Electricians$76,820
    Carpenters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Milwaukee, WI is $34.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Milwaukee, WI is 21.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $55,100 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,350.