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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

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Description

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface 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. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$48,250

State-by-state Salary

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$76,390
$23,090
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 72%
  • Less than high school 15%
  • Post-secondary certificate 12%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

  • Mechanical
  • Transportation
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Design
  • Engineering and Technology
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