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 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
🇺🇸 Colorado2022
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median51,090 USD
Average55,120 USD
Middle 50%43,070 USD - 60,910 USD
Decile range36,420 USD - 80,350 USD
Bottom decile36,420 USD
Top decile80,350 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