Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $63,010 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $51,250
90th percentile $79,310
Employed locally 510
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,250
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $63,010
    75th
    $67,110
    90th
    $79,310

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 74% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 26% 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
    Tucson, AZ $59,380
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $56,860

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,990
    Electricians$59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,000
    Carpenters$59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Phoenix, AZ is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $51,250 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.