Occupation Profile for Earth Drillers
Operate a variety of drills--such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic--to tap sub-surface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. May use explosives. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
Overview
| $34,500.00 | Median Annual Wage | 1,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 5.4 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 77.8 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 22,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 17.6 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 23,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 0.0 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)