Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Michigan

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Michigan earn the most in Saginaw (average $67,820 a year) and the least in Jackson ($60,380), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $65,160 and the median at $62,570 for 850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

Saginaw$67,820
Flint$67,110
Lansing$63,810
Jackson$60,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Saginaw	$67,820	$72,800	$60,260	$52,975	91
Flint	$67,110	$71,650	$60,420	$52,823	93
Lansing	$63,810	$63,440	$53,730	$50,406	95
Jackson	$60,380	$60,270	$49,710	$47,830	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%). 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 Michigan

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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