How much does an earth driller make in Portland?
$73,560a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.37 an hour or $6,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.37
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,970Median: $73,560Highest 10%: $83,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 25th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| Median | $73,560 | $35.37 | |
| 75th | $81,460 | $39.16 | |
| 90th | $83,970 | $40.37 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Salem, OR | $62,510 |
| Eugene, OR | $51,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.37 ($73,560 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $73,560 against $60,190 nationally, 22% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,920, so Portland pays 13% more.
Where does Portland rank for earth driller pay?
9 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,970 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.