Rock Splitters Salary by State
The national median pay for rock splitters is $48,740 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,880 in Idaho to $66,000 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,340
- 25th percentile
- $42,670
- Median
- $48,740
- 75th percentile
- $60,030
- Top 10%
- $67,710
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,320 jobs.
Median pay in 19 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $66,000 | +35% | $44,870 | $71,880 | 90 |
| 2 | Vermont | $65,420 | +34% | $60,360 | $78,920 | Not published |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $62,000 | +27% | $55,770 | $93,320 | 40 |
| 4 | California | $61,620 | +26% | $49,620 | $89,380 | 290 |
| 5 | Missouri | $60,990 | +25% | $40,580 | $70,710 | 280 |
| 6 | Oregon | $59,760 | +23% | $49,920 | $80,460 | 50 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $57,970 | +19% | $53,080 | $61,690 | 80 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $56,320 | +16% | $45,650 | $68,000 | 80 |
| 9 | Indiana | $49,890 | +2% | $37,750 | $66,580 | 220 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $48,580 | 0% | $44,140 | $64,840 | 260 |
| 11 | Ohio | $48,560 | 0% | $39,480 | $53,340 | 50 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $48,160 | −1% | $38,090 | $60,030 | 300 |
| 13 | Colorado | $46,590 | −4% | $45,230 | $55,540 | 100 |
| 14 | Montana | $46,260 | −5% | $38,520 | $58,570 | 100 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $45,040 | −8% | $28,510 | $56,500 | 200 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $44,000 | −10% | $38,310 | $52,890 | 310 |
| 17 | Kansas | $42,560 | −13% | $37,700 | $46,280 | Not published |
| 18 | Georgia | $42,320 | −13% | $33,410 | $52,940 | 30 |
| 19 | Idaho | $35,880 | −26% | $29,950 | $45,120 | 90 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Rock Splitters salary questions
Which state pays rock splitters the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $66,000 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $48,740). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays rock splitters the least?
Idaho, with a median of $35,880 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most rock splitters work?
Kentucky has the most jobs, about 310, with a median of $44,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.