Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Virginia
Ranked #35 of 48 · VA
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,090 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $55,470
Employment 440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,370P25 $47,890 Median $55,470P75 $64,150P90 $72,730
About 80% of earth drillers, except oil and gass in Virginia earn between $45,370 and $72,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean earth drillers, except oil and gas salary in Virginia is $58,090, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($62,830). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $55,470 | $59,470 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $51,120 | $56,340 | 70 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,400 | $57,510 | 70 |