Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,600 or more. The middle half of earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Minneapolis earn between $53,290 and $81,540.
- $52K10th
- $53K25th
- $74KMedian
- $82K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,420 | $5,868 | $33.86 |
| Median | $74,300 | $6,192 | $35.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,290 | $4,441 | $25.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,540 | $6,795 | $39.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Minneapolis earn 7% more than the Minnesota average ($65,600) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($62,830). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $60,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $70,420 | $74,300 | $51,750 | $93,600 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $65,600 | $63,790 | $47,920 | $91,980 | 340 |
| United States | $62,830 | $60,190 | $44,460 | $83,800 | 19,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $70,420, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $55,105 a year, or $4,592 a month and $2,119 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $55,699 | $4,642 |
| Working in MN | $55,105 | $4,592 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for earth drillers (except oil and gas)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $70,420 buys what about $67,181 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minneapolis$70,420
- St. Cloud$58,970
All Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for earth drillers (except oil and gas)
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,050).
- Seattle, WA$89,050
- Fairbanks, AK$85,950
- Chicago, IL$85,130
- Billings, MT$82,250
- San Francisco, CA$78,770
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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do earth drillers (except oil and gas) make an hour in Minneapolis?
$33.86 an hour on average, and $35.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level earth drillers (except oil and gas) salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the earth drillers (except oil and gas) take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $55,105 a year ($4,592 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,420. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do earth drillers (except oil and gas) earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($62,830).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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