Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California
Local pay for earth drillers, except oil and gas in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 47-5023
$66,910
median pay, California
1,630
employed in California
+11.2%
vs U.S. median
+2.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What earth drillers, except oil and gas earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of earth drillers, except oil and gas in California earn between $58,870 and $79,420 a year; the U.S. median is $60,190.
$47,950
P10
$58,870
P25
$66,910
MEDIAN
$79,420
P75
$91,640
P90
Pay by metro in California
$76,850
$71,790
$64,200
$63,460
$63,000
$62,790
$58,670
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