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How much does an earth driller make in Memphis?

$61,710a year

Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.

Hourly
$29.67
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
35 of 82
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,960Median: $61,710Highest 10%: $80,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,960$21.62
25th$49,430$23.76
Median$61,710$29.67
75th$72,140$34.68
90th$80,190$38.55

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for earth drillers.

Nashville, TN$58,950
Knoxville, TN$48,410
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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$50,390
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $29.67 ($61,710 a year).

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

Yes: $61,710 against $60,190 nationally, 3% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $58,670, so Memphis pays 5% more.

Where does Memphis rank for earth driller pay?

35 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,190 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.