SOC 47-5051 · May 2025 · United States
Rock Splitters, Quarry
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Rock Splitters, Quarry across the United States is $48,740 per year, measured over 3,320 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $66,000.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Rock Splitters, Quarry
Pay for this occupation varies by 83.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $66,000 and Idaho pays $35,880.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $66,000 | 90 | |
| 2 | Vermont | $65,420 | — | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $62,000 | 40 | |
| 4 | California | $61,620 | 290 | |
| 5 | Missouri | $60,990 | 280 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $59,760 | 50 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $57,970 | 80 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $56,320 | 80 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $49,890 | 220 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $48,580 | 260 |
States with the most Rock Splitters, Quarry jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | 310 | $44,000 | |
| 2 | Tennessee | 300 | $48,160 | |
| 3 | California | 290 | $61,620 | |
| 4 | Missouri | 280 | $60,990 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 260 | $48,580 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 220 | $49,890 | |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 200 | $45,040 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 100 | $46,590 | |
| 9 | Montana | 100 | $46,260 | |
| 10 | Idaho | 90 | $35,880 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $60,990 | 100 |
| 2 | Springfield | $54,930 | 30 |
| 3 | Bloomington | $49,040 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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