Rock Splitter, Quarry Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Rock Splitters, Quarry — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$48,740
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$67,710
entry level starts ~$37,340
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 3,000 employed

How much does a Rock Splitter, Quarry make?

A Rock Splitter, Quarry earns a median annual salary of $48,740 in the United States, which works out to roughly $23.43 per hour for full-time work. Most Rock Splitters, Quarry earn between $37,340 at the entry level and $67,710 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $42,670 and $60,030 a year.

That is $12,650 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Rock Splitter, Quarry salary range by percentile

Half of all Rock Splitters, Quarry earn between $42,670 and $60,030 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,340$17.95
25th percentile (early career)$42,670$20.51
50th percentile (median)$48,740$23.43
75th percentile (experienced)$60,030$28.86
90th percentile (top earners)$67,710$32.55

Highest-paying states for Rock Splitter, Quarry

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Massachusetts leads the country for Rock Splitter, Quarry pay at $66,000 a year, followed by Vermont ($65,420) and Wisconsin ($62,000). At the other end, Idaho posts the lowest median at $35,880 — a gap of $30,120 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Massachusetts$66,000$31.73+35%
2Vermont$65,420$31.45+34%
3Wisconsin$62,000$29.81+27%
4California$61,620$29.63+26%
5Missouri$60,990$29.32+25%

Workforce and education

About 3,000 people work as Rock Splitters, Quarry in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $51,500 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rock Splitter, Quarry make in the United States?
The median Rock Splitter, Quarry salary in the United States is $48,740 per year, or about $23.43 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,340, while the top 10% of earners make $67,710 or more.
How does Rock Splitter, Quarry pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Rock Splitter, Quarry median of $48,740 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Rock Splitters, Quarry the most?
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for Rock Splitters, Quarry, with a median salary of $66,000 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Rock Splitter, Quarry?
Becoming a Rock Splitter, Quarry typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Rock Splitters, Quarry work in the United States?
About 3,000 people were employed as Rock Splitters, Quarry in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.