Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for earth drillers, except oil and gas is $27.60 an hour ($57,400 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($60,190). Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for earth drillers, except oil and gas in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.20 | $46,180 |
| 25% of workers | $24.71 | $51,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.60 | $57,400 |
| 75% of workers | $30.73 | $63,920 |
| 90% of workers | $36.38 | $75,680 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $64,360 | 240 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $58,390 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $57,870 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $57,040 | 150 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for earth drillers, except oil and gas
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $49,400 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,530 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $47,520 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $54,780 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $52,350 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $60,780 |
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