Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Virginia

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $57,510 a year) and the least in Richmond ($56,340), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $58,090 and the median at $55,470 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

Virginia Beach$57,510
Richmond$56,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$57,510	$50,400	$48,130	$45,897	98
Richmond	$56,340	$51,120	$47,520	$45,024	98

*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 Virginia

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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