Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Minnesota

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $70,420 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($58,970), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $65,600 and the median at $63,790 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

Minneapolis$70,420
St. Cloud$58,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$70,420	$74,300	$53,290	$55,105	105
St. Cloud	$58,970	$57,870	$47,920	$47,076	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are 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 Minnesota

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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