Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Ohio

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $71,580 a year) and the least in Akron ($63,500), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $66,530 and the median at $61,010 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

Cleveland$71,580
Cincinnati$68,390
Akron$63,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$71,580	$64,260	$47,940	$55,871	94
Cincinnati	$68,390	$61,980	$59,180	$54,273	95
Akron	$63,500	$60,790	$43,060	$50,311	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes 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 Ohio

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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