Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for rock splitters, quarry in the U.S. is $48,740 ($23.44 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $48,740
- Mean annual wage
- $51,500
- Median hourly wage
- $23.44
- Employment
- 3,320
3,320 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,340 | $17.95 |
| 25th percentile | $42,670 | $20.51 |
| Median (50th) | $48,740 | $23.44 |
| 75th percentile | $60,030 | $28.86 |
| 90th percentile | $67,710 | $32.55 |
Highest-paying states for rock splitters, quarry
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $66,000 | 90 |
| Vermont | $65,420 | — |
| Wisconsin | $62,000 | 40 |
| California | $61,620 | 290 |
| Missouri | $60,990 | 280 |
| Oregon | $59,760 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $57,970 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $56,320 | 80 |
| Indiana | $49,890 | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,580 | 260 |
Lowest-paying states
- Idaho: $35,880 median annual wage
- Georgia: $42,320 median annual wage
- Kansas: $42,560 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $44,000 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $45,040 median annual wage
About this occupation
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Typical tasks
- Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
- Set charges of explosives to split rock.
- Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
- Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
- Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
- Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 54.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.7% |
| Master's degree | 0.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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