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How much does an earth driller make in Fargo?

$48,510a year

Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,043 a month.

Hourly
$23.32
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
79 of 82
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,980Median: $48,510Highest 10%: $84,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,980$22.59
25th$48,510$23.32
Median$48,510$23.32
75th$62,570$30.08
90th$84,010$40.39

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for earth drillers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$83,200
Sheet Metal Worker$80,290
Construction and Building Inspector$78,880
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,080
Electrician$76,950
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$66,400
Plumber$63,350
Brickmason and Blockmason$62,110
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,690
Roofer$61,610
Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $23.32 ($48,510 a year).

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

No: $48,510 against $60,190 nationally, 19% less.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $62,570, so Fargo pays 22% less.

Where does Fargo rank for earth driller pay?

79 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,010 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.