SOC 47-5023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas — Lakeland
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Lakeland, FL is $57,920 per year, close to the national median of $60,190 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Lakeland, FL is $57,920 per year, close to the national median of $60,190 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $54,920 and $57,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,200 and the ninetieth at $64,950.
Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $57,570. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 167th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $54,920 | −8.8% |
| Median (50th) | $57,920 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $57,920 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $64,950 | +7.9% |
| Mean | $56,370 | −6.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $57,570 | 110 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $56,150 | 180 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $56,120 | 160 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $55,610 | 230 | |
| 5 | Miami | $51,360 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lakeland run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $57,920 buys what $56,015 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,920 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,200 to $64,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $57,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Lakeland, FL?
The median annual wage is $57,920, or $27.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,190, so pay in Lakeland, FL is 3.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lakeland, FL earns more than $64,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cape Coral, at $57,570 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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