Earth Drillers Salary in Mississippi
Earth Drillers in Mississippi earn a median of $60,680 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,190)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670; the top 10% earn over $81,990. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.
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Earth Drillers pay in Mississippi
How much do earth drillers make in Mississippi?
The median is $60,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670 and the top 10% earn over $81,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for earth drillers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 48 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.