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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Colorado

Salary data

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

🇺🇸 United States2021
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median48,250 USD
Average53,600 USD
Middle 50%43,780 USD - 60,830 USD
Decile range36,910 USD - 77,160 USD
Bottom decile36,910 USD
Top decile77,160 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median48,350 USD
Average52,140 USD
Middle 50%47,020 USD - 60,100 USD
Decile range38,070 USD - 77,540 USD
Bottom decile38,070 USD
Top decile77,540 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas