Highest-Paying States for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Washington$80,490
- 2Alaska$80,040
- 3Illinois$79,080
- 4New Jersey$77,950
- 5Montana$71,470
- 6Wisconsin$68,320
- 7California$66,910
- 8New Hampshire$66,410
- 9Connecticut$65,710
- 10Kansas$65,600
- 11Oregon$64,920
- 12Colorado$64,820
- 13Wyoming$64,450
- 14Massachusetts$64,180
- 15Minnesota$63,790