Earth Driller salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An earth driller earns a median of $60,190 a year ($28.94 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $62,830. About 19,450 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $60,190
- Gross pay
- $2,315.00
- Federal income tax
- −$193.95
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$143.53
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.57
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,943.95
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $60,190
- Federal
- $5,043
- FICA
- $4,605
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $50,543
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-5023). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.94; the average is $30.21.
What is the salary range for an earth driller?
The bottom 10% earn under $44,460 and the top 10% earn over $83,800 a year.
How much is $60,190 after taxes?
About $50,543 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $48,109 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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