Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in New York

Earth drillers (except oil and gas) in New York earn the most in New York (average $76,580 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($59,870), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the earth drillers (except oil and gas) average at $67,900 and the median at $60,860 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,830.

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

New York$76,580
Buffalo$63,440
Syracuse$59,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$76,580	$74,120	$58,490	$59,097	113
Buffalo	$63,440	$58,240	$51,360	$50,270	96
Syracuse	$59,870	$53,720	$50,140	$47,598	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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 New York

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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