Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $60,230 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $78,600
Employed locally 80
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $55,750
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $75,520
    90th
    $78,600

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 71% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 29% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,240
    Jacksonville, FL $51,430

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Reno, NV is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Reno, NV is 1.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,750.