How much does an earth driller make in Pennsylvania?
$57,400a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in Pennsylvania. That is $27.60 an hour or $4,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.60
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,180Median: $57,400Highest 10%: $75,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 25th | $51,390 | $24.71 | |
| Median | $57,400 | $27.60 | |
| 75th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 90th | $75,680 | $36.38 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,360 |
| Scranton, PA | $58,390 |
| Lancaster, PA | $57,870 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for earth drillers.
| 29. Arizona | $58,870 |
| 30. Texas | $58,700 |
| 31. Tennessee | $58,670 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $57,400 |
| 33. North Carolina | $57,300 |
| 34. Delaware | $57,160 |
| 35. South Dakota | $57,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $27.60 ($57,400 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $57,400 against $60,190 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for earth driller pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays earth drillers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $64,360 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.