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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

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U.S. mean $62,830 · median $60,190

StateRankMeanMedianHourlyMean vs U.S.P10–P90
New Jersey #1 $82,890 $77,950 $40
+31.9%
$49,390–$128,740
Illinois #2 $81,990 $79,080 $39
+30.5%
$61,690–$107,980
Washington #3 $81,380 $80,490 $39
+29.5%
$51,020–$106,370
Alaska #4 $77,300 $80,040 $37
+23%
$61,180–$94,630