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How much does an earth driller make in Atlanta?

$51,630a year

Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.82 an hour or $4,303 a month.

Hourly
$24.82
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
71 of 82
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $51,630Highest 10%: $77,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,880$19.17
25th$49,600$23.85
Median$51,630$24.82
75th$58,180$27.97
90th$77,330$37.18

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for earth drillers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an earth driller make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.82 ($51,630 a year).

Do earth drillers make more in Atlanta than the national average?

No: $51,630 against $60,190 nationally, 14% less.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $50,030, so Atlanta pays 3% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for earth driller pay?

71 of 82 metro areas with data.

How much does an earth driller make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,330 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.