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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas: can it be done remotely?

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According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of earth drillers, except oil and gas has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 17,410 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $59,600 ($28.65 an hour).

US employment

17,410

Median annual wage

$59,600

Mean annual wage

$63,260

Median hourly wage

$28.65

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

Long-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

No degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California1,400
  2. 2. Texas1,230
  3. 3. Florida1,150
  4. 4. Pennsylvania820
  5. 5. Michigan780
  6. 6. Arizona680
  7. 7. Nevada670
  8. 8. Idaho660
  9. 9. New York580
  10. 10. Georgia530

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Massachusetts$80,780
  2. 2. Illinois$79,860
  3. 3. New Jersey$78,340
  4. 4. Alaska$76,080
  5. 5. Washington$74,570
  6. 6. New York$74,150
  7. 7. Nevada$70,340
  8. 8. Delaware$68,070
  9. 9. Wisconsin$67,030
  10. 10. Colorado$66,500

Median annual wage. Based on 48 states and territories with published figures.

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