Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$57,600
National Median
$59,600
Employment
150
Entry Level (10th)
$48,140
Top Earners (90th)
$70,740
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $2,000 less than the national median for earth drillers, except oil and gass.
There are 0.327 earth drillers, except oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 2.89).
Other States for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $80,780 | 160 |
| Illinois | $79,860 | 410 |
| New Jersey | $78,340 | 390 |
| Alaska | $76,080 | 170 |
| Washington | $74,570 | 280 |
| New York | $74,150 | 580 |
| Nevada | $70,340 | 670 |
| Delaware | $68,070 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $67,030 | 210 |
| Colorado | $66,500 | 310 |
| Minnesota | $65,960 | 280 |
| Vermont | $64,980 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $64,800 | 70 |
| Oregon | $64,390 | 350 |
| Montana | $62,920 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $62,740 | 70 |
| California | $62,280 | 1,400 |
| Arizona | $61,640 | 680 |
| Virginia | $61,290 | 430 |
| Louisiana | $61,170 | 400 |