How much does an earth driller make in Seattle?
$89,300a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $42.93 an hour or $7,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.93
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,460Median: $89,300Highest 10%: $115,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,460 | $27.63 | |
| 25th | $76,760 | $36.90 | |
| Median | $89,300 | $42.93 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $115,700 | $55.64 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Portland, OR | $73,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $42.93 ($89,300 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $89,300 against $60,190 nationally, 48% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $80,490, so Seattle pays 11% more.
Where does Seattle rank for earth driller pay?
2 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,700 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.