How much does an earth driller make in New York?
$74,120a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $35.63 an hour or $6,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.63
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,860Median: $74,120Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,860 | $27.82 | |
| 25th | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $74,120 | $35.63 | |
| 75th | $87,240 | $41.94 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.76 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Buffalo, NY | $58,240 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $35.63 ($74,120 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $74,120 against $60,190 nationally, 23% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,860, so New York pays 22% more.
Where does New York rank for earth driller pay?
8 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.