Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Alaska

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $85,950 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($75,480), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $77,300 and the median at $80,040 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$85,950
Anchorage$75,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$85,950	$94,600	$78,140	$69,296	103
Anchorage	$75,480	$80,030	$61,180	$61,930	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in other states

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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