Earth Drillers
Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
Salary Information
Salaries (all Earth Drillers)
Average: $56,660
10% earn $40,560 (or less)
10% earn $82,280 (or more)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data
Job Title - Examples:
Blast Hole Driller
Drill Operator
Driller
Hard Rock Drill Operator
Highwall Drill Operator
Rock Drill Operator
Underground Drill Operator
