Career Profile Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $47,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Earth Drillers (Except Oil and Gas) operate a variety of drills to tap sub-surface 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. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 12 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 12 openings per year are projected for Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas. +13.5% Employment Change Employment for Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.5% between 2023 and 2028. $23.01 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.01/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.68, while experienced workers are paid $25.70. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 84 Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 96. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas are Utility System Construction, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, and Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas include Mechanical, Administration and Management, and Transportation. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Earth Drillers, Except Oil & Gas is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
