How much does an earth driller make in Denver?
$63,760a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,770Median: $63,760Highest 10%: $89,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| Median | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 90th | $89,560 | $43.06 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $66,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.65 ($63,760 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $63,760 against $60,190 nationally, 6% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $64,820, so Denver pays 2% less.
Where does Denver rank for earth driller pay?
20 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,560 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.