Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Northeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,560 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $43,990
90th percentile $66,830
Employed locally 40
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,990
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $47,560
    75th
    $57,580
    90th
    $66,830

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,600
    Electricians $59,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,190
    Highway Maintenance Workers $37,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Northeast Oklahoma is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Northeast Oklahoma is 20.2% 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 Northeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $43,990 per year in Northeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.