Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $80,780 |
| Illinois | $79,860 |
| New Jersey | $78,340 |
| Alaska | $76,080 |
| Washington | $74,570 |
| New York | $74,150 |
| Nevada | $70,340 |
| Delaware | $68,070 |
| Wisconsin | $67,030 |
| Colorado | $66,500 |
| Minnesota | $65,960 |
| Vermont | $64,980 |
| New Hampshire | $64,800 |
| Oregon | $64,390 |
| Montana | $62,920 |
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Median Annual Salary
$59,600
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.9%
Avg. annual openings
1.7k
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