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Earth Drillers Salary in North Dakota

Earth Drillers in North Dakota earn a median of $62,570 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$62,570
vs. U.S. median
+4% ($60,190)
Rank among states
18 of 48
Jobs in the state
110

Pay range in North Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,210; the top 10% earn over $102,300. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.

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Earth Drillers pay in North Dakota

How much do earth drillers make in North Dakota?

The median is $62,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,210 and the top 10% earn over $102,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Dakota a good state for earth drillers?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 48 (+4% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses