Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,260 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $60,430
Employed locally 60
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $49,260
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $60,430

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,610
    Carpenters$47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,770
    Electricians$60,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Southeast Missouri is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Southeast Missouri is 17.3% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.