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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$66,910
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.4% vs 2024
$69,450
Mean Salary
$66,910
Median Salary
$32.17
Hourly Rate
1,630 people work as Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California earn a median salary of $66,910 per year ($5,575/month).
This is 9.7% above the national average of $60,975.
California ranks #7 out of 48 states for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay.
Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.25
Equipment Maintenance
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.5
Administration and Management
3.32
Transportation
3.31
Public Safety and Security
3.3
Design
3.08
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(72.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California
Salaries for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California range from $47,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $91,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,870 and $79,420.
Median $66,910
P10: $47,950P25: $58,870P75: $79,420P90: $91,640
10th
$47,950
25th
$58,870
Median
$66,910
75th
$79,420
90th
$91,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,950
$23.05
$3,995
25th Percentile
$58,870
$28.30
$4,905
Median (50th)
$66,910
$32.17
$5,575
75th Percentile
$79,420
$38.18
$6,618
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$91,640
$44.06
$7,636
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
California ranks #7 of 48 states
$60,975
National avg. for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
How much do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas make in California?
The median annual salary for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California is $66,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,450.
What is the salary range for a Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California?
Salaries for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California range from $47,950 at the 10th percentile to $91,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,870 and $79,420.
What is the starting salary for a Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California?
Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas positions in California typically start around $47,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,870 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,630 people are employed as Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California is approximately $32.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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