Earth Drillers Salary in South Carolina
Earth Drillers in South Carolina earn a median of $61,500 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,190)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,990; the top 10% earn over $122,300. Nationally the range is $44,460 to $83,800.
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- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,940 median in South Carolina
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$80,480 median in South Carolina
Earth Drillers pay in South Carolina
How much do earth drillers make in South Carolina?
The median is $61,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,990 and the top 10% earn over $122,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for earth drillers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,190). Living costs are not included.