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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$78,770
- Sacramento$71,360
- Stockton$67,830
- Riverside$67,480
- Bakersfield$67,200
- Fresno$65,330
- Visalia$60,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $78,770 | $76,850 | $68,680 | $61,011 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $71,360 | $71,790 | $60,970 | $56,395 | 107 |
| Stockton | $67,830 | $63,460 | $53,730 | $54,194 | 105 |
| Riverside | $67,480 | $62,790 | $58,770 | $53,976 | 106 |
| Bakersfield | $67,200 | $64,200 | $56,860 | $53,802 | 101 |
| Fresno | $65,330 | $63,000 | $52,000 | $52,519 | 102 |
| Visalia | $60,090 | $58,670 | $46,020 | $48,664 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in other states
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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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