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. 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate N/A Openings Per Year N/A
Wages	Median Hourly $29 per hour Average Annual $69,800 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Education Available in Washington	Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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