How much does an earth driller make in Chicago?
$81,960a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $39.40 an hour or $6,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.40
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,020Median: $81,960Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,020 | $30.78 | |
| 25th | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| Median | $81,960 | $39.40 | |
| 75th | $108,000 | $51.91 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.91 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| St. Louis, MO | $55,700 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $39.40 ($81,960 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $81,960 against $60,190 nationally, 36% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,080, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for earth driller pay?
3 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,000 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.