Earth Drillers Salary in North Carolina
Earth Drillers in North Carolina earn a median of $57,300 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($60,190)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,770; the top 10% earn over $89,370. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58,620 median in North Carolina
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,310 median in North Carolina
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$42,670 median in North Carolina
Earth Drillers pay in North Carolina
How much do earth drillers make in North Carolina?
The median is $57,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,770 and the top 10% earn over $89,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for earth drillers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 48 (−5% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.