How much does an earth driller make in New York?
$60,860a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in New York. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,140Median: $60,860Highest 10%: $96,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $54,410 | $26.16 | |
| Median | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $77,310 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $96,910 | $46.59 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $74,120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $58,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $53,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for earth drillers.
| 21. Maryland | $61,260 |
| 22. Nevada | $61,030 |
| 23. Ohio | $61,010 |
| 24. New York | $60,860 |
| 25. Mississippi | $60,680 |
| 26. Utah | $60,490 |
| 27. Nebraska | $60,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.26 ($60,860 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,860 against $60,190 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for earth driller pay?
New York ranks 24 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays earth drillers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $74,120 a year.
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.