Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in California
SOC 47-5023 ยท Construction and Extraction
1,630Jobs in California
$69,450Mean annual wage
6th of 48Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,950 | $23.05 |
| 25th percentile | $58,870 | $28.30 |
| Median (50th) | $66,910 | $32.17 |
| 75th percentile | $79,420 | $38.18 |
| 90th percentile | $91,640 | $44.06 |
| Mean | $69,450 | $33.39 |
Across 48 states with a published mean, the highest are New Jersey ($82,890), Illinois ($81,990), Washington ($81,380); the lowest are Maine ($49,030), Arkansas ($50,910), Alabama ($51,640). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,630 | $69,450 | $66,910 |
| Arizona | 850 | $62,940 | $58,870 |
| Nevada | 1,350 | $60,530 | $61,030 |
| Oregon | 510 | $67,020 | $64,920 |