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 States2025
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median60,190 USD
Average62,830 USD
Middle 50%49,900 USD - 72,450 USD
Decile range44,460 USD - 83,800 USD
Bottom decile44,460 USD
Top decile83,800 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
47-5023SOC 2018 47-5023
GroupAll
Median64,820 USD
Average68,280 USD
Middle 50%59,220 USD - 81,390 USD
Decile range46,190 USD - 92,180 USD
Bottom decile46,190 USD
Top decile92,180 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas