Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Nevada

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $65,390 a year) and the least in Reno ($62,060), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $60,530 and the median at $61,030 for 1,350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$65,390
Reno$62,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$65,390	$62,400	$59,960	$54,721	100
Reno	$62,060	$61,200	$50,650	$52,045	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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

More about pay in Nevada

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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