Earth Drillers Salary in Idaho
Earth Drillers in Idaho earn a median of $54,830 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($60,190)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300; the top 10% earn over $78,460. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.
States ranked near Idaho
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- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,680 median in Idaho
Earth Drillers pay in Idaho
How much do earth drillers make in Idaho?
The median is $54,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300 and the top 10% earn over $78,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for earth drillers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 48 (−9% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.