SOC 47-5023 · Idaho

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Idaho

In Idaho we have BLS pay data for earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Boise only, where the average is $57,400 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $57,690 and the median at $54,830 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

$57Khighest: Boise
$57Klowest: Boise
210jobs in these metros
1metro areas
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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Idaho

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Boise$57,400$53,870$49,070$46,36798

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in other states

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary by city and state

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