How much does an earth driller make in California?
$66,910a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in California. That is $32.17 an hour or $5,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.17
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,950Median: $66,910Highest 10%: $91,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $66,910 | $32.17 | |
| 75th | $79,420 | $38.18 | |
| 90th | $91,640 | $44.06 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $76,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $71,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $64,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $63,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,790 |
| Visalia, CA | $58,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for earth drillers.
| 4. New Jersey | $77,950 |
| 5. Montana | $71,470 |
| 6. Wisconsin | $68,320 |
| 7. California | $66,910 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $66,410 |
| 9. Connecticut | $65,710 |
| 10. Kansas | $65,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $32.17 ($66,910 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $66,910 against $60,190 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for earth driller pay?
California ranks 7 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays earth drillers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $76,850 a year.
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.