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SOC 47-5023·Construction & Extraction
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Median wage
$76,332
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
580
How pay grows with experience
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $56,912 |
| Median (typical) | $76,332 |
| Experienced | $89,016 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $82,782 |
| Long Island | $80,340 |
| Capital Region | $69,198 |
| Southern Tier | $69,197 |
| Western New York | $66,737 |
| Finger Lakes | $64,891 |
| Central New York | $64,763 |
| North Country | $52,181 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Electricians$79,734 median (+$3,402) · +4.6% by 2032
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$3,545) · +2.2% by 2032
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$4,439) · +4.1% by 2032
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80,875 median (+$4,544) · +11.2% by 2032
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,620 median (+$6,289) · +6.5% by 2032
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$84,027 median (+$7,696) · +0.7% by 2032
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