How much does an earth driller make in Milwaukee?
$61,390a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.51 an hour or $5,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,370Median: $61,390Highest 10%: $81,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 25th | $61,380 | $29.51 | |
| Median | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 75th | $74,280 | $35.71 | |
| 90th | $81,830 | $39.34 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,300 |
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How much does an earth driller make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.51 ($61,390 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $61,390 against $60,190 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $68,320, so Milwaukee pays 10% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for earth driller pay?
39 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,830 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.