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 States2024
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median59,600 USD
Average63,260 USD
Middle 50%49,720 USD - 73,530 USD
Decile range44,450 USD - 87,760 USD
Bottom decile44,450 USD
Top decile87,760 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median62,280 USD
Average66,390 USD
Middle 50%56,130 USD - 78,690 USD
Decile range47,140 USD - 86,750 USD
Bottom decile47,140 USD
Top decile86,750 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
