Top 3 cities for rock splitters, quarry by average salary
| St. Louis, MO | $62,750 |
|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | $52,840 |
| Bloomington, IN | $46,370 |
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Rock Splitters, Quarry salary by state
Wisconsin pays rock splitters, quarry the most statewide, $71,380 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $71,380 | $62,000 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $66,660 | $61,620 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $65,530 | $65,420 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $61,600 | $59,760 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $60,190 | $66,000 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $58,950 | $60,990 | 280 | 2 | $62,750 | $52,840 |
| Minnesota | $57,980 | $57,970 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $56,780 | $56,320 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $53,590 | $49,890 | 220 | 1 | $46,370 | $46,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,590 | $48,580 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $49,800 | $46,590 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $48,570 | $48,160 | 300 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $48,560 | $42,320 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $47,570 | $48,560 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $47,080 | $46,260 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $45,210 | $44,000 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $44,220 | $45,040 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $42,130 | $42,560 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $37,190 | $35,880 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $24,040 | $22,810 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rock Splitters, Quarry salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $62,750 | $60,990 | $30.17 | 100 |
| Springfield, MO | $52,840 | $54,930 | $25.40 | 30 |
| Bloomington, IN | $46,370 | $49,040 | $22.29 | 40 |
Related jobs
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- Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasU.S. average $62,470
- Roustabouts, Oil and GasU.S. average $49,200
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningU.S. average $59,930
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersU.S. average $66,640
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasU.S. average $62,830
- Helpers--Extraction WorkersU.S. average $50,620
Rock Splitters, Quarry salary: questions
Where do rock splitters, quarry make the most money?
In St. Louis, MO, with an average of $62,750 a year, among the 3 metro areas we cover.
What is the average rock splitters, quarry salary in the U.S.?
$51,500 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $48,740, so half of rock splitters, quarry earn more than that and half less.
What salary should rock splitters, quarry ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of rock splitters, quarry nationwide earn between $42,670 (25th percentile) and $60,030 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays rock splitters, quarry the most?
Wisconsin, with a statewide average of $71,380 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
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 47-5051.
- 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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