Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Washington

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $89,050 a year) and the least in Spokane ($72,460), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $81,380 and the median at $80,490 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

Seattle$89,050
Spokane$72,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$89,050	$89,300	$76,760	$71,477	111
Spokane	$72,460	$71,280	$57,800	$59,806	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll 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 Washington

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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