Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Georgia

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $56,550 a year) and the least in Augusta ($54,000), across the 2 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $54,630 and the median at $50,030 for 870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

Atlanta$56,550
Augusta$54,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$56,550	$51,630	$49,600	$45,545	100
Augusta	$54,000	$50,680	$45,060	$43,623	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Georgia

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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