Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $56,860 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $72,610
Employed locally 50
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $51,230
    50th (median)
    $56,860
    75th
    $72,610
    90th
    $72,610

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 96% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 4% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,010
    Tucson, AZ $59,380

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74,760
    Carpenters$42,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,360
    Electricians$55,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Sierra Vista, AZ is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 4.6% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,230.