Earth Drillers Salary in Nevada
Earth Drillers in Nevada earn a median of $61,030 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,190)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,210; the top 10% earn over $85,350. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.
States ranked near Nevada
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- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$63,810 median in Nevada
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71,410 median in Nevada
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$82,920 median in Nevada
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$46,610 median in Nevada
Earth Drillers pay in Nevada
How much do earth drillers make in Nevada?
The median is $61,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,210 and the top 10% earn over $85,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for earth drillers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 48 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.