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How much does an earth driller make in Indianapolis?

$62,710a year

Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,226 a month.

Hourly
$30.15
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
30 of 82
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $62,710Highest 10%: $99,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,880$23.50
25th$57,030$27.42
Median$62,710$30.15
75th$71,030$34.15
90th$99,490$47.83

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for earth drillers.

Chicago, IL$81,960
Cincinnati, OH$61,980
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$116,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$85,300
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$82,190
Plumber$76,980
Insulation Worker$74,840
Pipelayer$74,180
Brickmason and Blockmason$72,770
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$70,140
Sheet Metal Worker$65,840
Electrician$65,130
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $30.15 ($62,710 a year).

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

Yes: $62,710 against $60,190 nationally, 4% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $62,750, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for earth driller pay?

30 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,490 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.