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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$63,250
Median Annual
$59,630
Total Workforce
17,220
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,960 | 260 |
| #2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,700 | 120 |
| #3 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $81,320 | 50 |
| #4 | New Jersey | $80,980 | 390 |
| #5 | Massachusetts | $80,800 | 160 |
| #6 | Illinois | $80,420 | 410 |
| #7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,340 | 550 |
| #8 | Billings, MT | $79,200 | 60 |
| #9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,010 | 100 |
| #10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,560 | 140 |
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