Earth Drillers Salary in Iowa
Earth Drillers in Iowa earn a median of $54,000 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($60,190)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,130; the top 10% earn over $66,720. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.
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- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$48,490 median in Iowa
Earth Drillers pay in Iowa
How much do earth drillers make in Iowa?
The median is $54,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,130 and the top 10% earn over $66,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for earth drillers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 48 (−10% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.