Rock Splitters, Quarry Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for rock splitters, quarrys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wisconsin$71,380
- California$66,660
- Vermont$65,530
- Oregon$61,600
- Massachusetts$60,190
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $71,380 | $62,000 | $34 | +38.6% | 40 |
| 2 | California | $66,660 | $61,620 | $32 | +29.4% | 290 |
| 3 | Vermont | $65,530 | $65,420 | $32 | +27.2% | — |
| 4 | Oregon | $61,600 | $59,760 | $30 | +19.6% | 50 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $60,190 | $66,000 | $29 | +16.9% | 90 |
| 6 | Missouri | $58,950 | $60,990 | $28 | +14.5% | 280 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $57,980 | $57,970 | $28 | +12.6% | 80 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $56,780 | $56,320 | $27 | +10.3% | 80 |
| 9 | Indiana | $53,590 | $49,890 | $26 | +4.1% | 220 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $51,590 | $48,580 | $25 | +0.2% | 260 |
| 11 | Colorado | $49,800 | $46,590 | $24 | -3.3% | 100 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $48,570 | $48,160 | $23 | -5.7% | 300 |
| 13 | Georgia | $48,560 | $42,320 | $23 | -5.7% | 30 |
| 14 | Ohio | $47,570 | $48,560 | $23 | -7.6% | 50 |
| 15 | Montana | $47,080 | $46,260 | $23 | -8.6% | 100 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $45,210 | $44,000 | $22 | -12.2% | 310 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $44,220 | $45,040 | $21 | -14.1% | 200 |
| 18 | Kansas | $42,130 | $42,560 | $20 | -18.2% | — |
| 19 | Idaho | $37,190 | $35,880 | $18 | -27.8% | 90 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 11 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $65,420 | $65,130 | — |
| 2 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,990 | $62,750 | 100 |
| 3 | Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $56,720 | $52,570 | 50 |
| 4 | Springfield, MO | $54,930 | $52,840 | 30 |
| 5 | Bloomington, IN | $49,040 | $46,370 | 40 |
| 6 | Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,420 | $51,120 | 50 |
| 7 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $45,340 | $49,370 | 40 |
| 8 | Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $40,120 | $39,750 | 90 |
| 9 | Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,790 | $40,860 | 30 |
| 10 | Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $35,880 | $36,810 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing rock splitters, quarrys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 23 - Construction | $65,780 | $63,240 | 40 |
| 2 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $54,260 | $54,080 | 300 |
| 3 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $53,320 | $53,690 | 270 |
| 4 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $48,820 | $51,580 | 3,300 |
| 5 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $48,740 | $51,430 | 2,770 |
| 6 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $48,740 | $51,500 | 3,320 |
| 7 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $48,560 | $51,130 | 2,900 |
| 8 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $48,540 | $51,110 | 2,920 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do rock splitters, quarry make in the U.S.?
The median rock splitters, quarry salary in the United States is $48,740 per year (mean $51,500), and about 80% earn between $37,340 and $67,710.
How much do rock splitters, quarry make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays rock splitters, quarry the most?
Wisconsin has the highest average pay for rock splitters, quarry at $71,380 per year (median $62,000).
What is the job outlook for rock splitters, quarry?
Employment is projected to change +4.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 400 openings per year.