Profession

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

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California

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2022
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median51,740 USD
Average57,250 USD
Middle 50%45,730 USD - 64,940 USD
Decile range38,490 USD - 80,450 USD
Bottom decile38,490 USD
Top decile80,450 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median59,030 USD
Average63,810 USD
Middle 50%45,950 USD - 78,900 USD
Decile range40,750 USD - 92,230 USD
Bottom decile40,750 USD
Top decile92,230 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas