How much does an earth driller make in Riverside?
$62,790a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $30.19 an hour or $5,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $62,790Highest 10%: $94,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| Median | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 75th | $78,100 | $37.55 | |
| 90th | $94,230 | $45.30 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| San Francisco, CA | $76,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $71,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $64,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $63,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $30.19 ($62,790 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $62,790 against $60,190 nationally, 4% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $66,910, so Riverside pays 6% less.
Where does Riverside rank for earth driller pay?
29 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,230 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.