How much does an earth driller make in Washington?
$59,770a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,310Median: $59,770Highest 10%: $86,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 25th | $55,530 | $26.70 | |
| Median | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 75th | $75,170 | $36.14 | |
| 90th | $86,670 | $41.67 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.74 ($59,770 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $59,770 against $60,190 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for earth driller pay?
45 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,670 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.