Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,820 or more. The middle half of earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Jackson earn between $49,710 and $61,050.
- $49K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $61K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,380 | $5,032 | $29.03 |
| Median | $60,270 | $5,022 | $28.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,710 | $4,142 | $23.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Jackson earn 7% less than the Michigan average ($65,160) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($62,830). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $60,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $60,380 | $60,270 | $49,220 | $73,820 | 50 |
| Michigan | $65,160 | $62,570 | $49,710 | $78,470 | 850 |
| United States | $62,830 | $60,190 | $44,460 | $83,800 | 19,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $60,380, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $47,830 a year, or $3,986 a month and $1,840 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for earth drillers (except oil and gas)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $60,380 buys what about $65,788 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 4th of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Saginaw pays the most ($67,820).
Highest-paying cities for earth drillers (except oil and gas)
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,050).
- Seattle, WA$89,050
- Fairbanks, AK$85,950
- Chicago, IL$85,130
- Billings, MT$82,250
- San Francisco, CA$78,770
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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Jackson: questions
How much do earth drillers (except oil and gas) make an hour in Jackson?
$29.03 an hour on average, and $28.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level earth drillers (except oil and gas) salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the earth drillers (except oil and gas) take-home pay in Jackson?
About $47,830 a year ($3,986 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,380. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do earth drillers (except oil and gas) earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($62,830).
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; area Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 7.09, this job is 7.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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