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How much does an earth driller make in Colorado Springs?

$66,360a year

Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $31.90 an hour or $5,530 a month.

Hourly
$31.90
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
16 of 82
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,340Median: $66,360Highest 10%: $92,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,340$21.80
25th$59,280$28.50
Median$66,360$31.90
75th$92,180$44.32
90th$92,180$44.32

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for earth drillers.

Denver, CO$63,760
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Related jobs in Colorado Springs

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,450
Construction and Building Inspector$75,630
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,520
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,660
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$61,410
Plumber$60,510
Glazier$60,130
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,860
Insulation Worker$59,440
Electrician$59,210
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an earth driller make an hour in Colorado Springs?

The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $31.90 ($66,360 a year).

Do earth drillers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?

Yes: $66,360 against $60,190 nationally, 10% more.

How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $64,820, so Colorado Springs pays 2% more.

Where does Colorado Springs rank for earth driller pay?

16 of 82 metro areas with data.

How much does an earth driller make starting out in Colorado Springs?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,180 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.