Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $58,580 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $86,930
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $43,400
    50th (median)
    $58,580
    75th
    $75,670
    90th
    $86,930

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 61% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 39% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,500
    Anchorage, AK $80,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,200
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,740
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,610

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Electricians $54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Carpenters $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Raleigh, NC is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,400.