Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary
The median rock splitters, quarry salary in the United States is $48,740 per year ($23.44/hour). Salaries range from $37,340 at the entry level to $67,710+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 3,320 rock splitters, quarry jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$48,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.44
per hour
Employment
3,320
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,340
25th percentile
$42,670
Median
$48,740
75th percentile
$60,030
90th percentile
$67,710
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$36K$66K■ No data
Top Paying States
Massachusetts
$66K
+35%
Vermont
$65K
+34%
Wisconsin
$62K
+27%
California
$62K
+26%
Missouri
$61K
+25%
Oregon
$60K
+23%
Minnesota
$58K
+19%
North Carolina
$56K
+16%
Indiana
$50K
+2%
Pennsylvania
$49K
-0%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $66,000 | +35.4% |
| Vermont | $65,420 | +34.2% |
| Wisconsin | $62,000 | +27.2% |
| California | $61,620 | +26.4% |
| Missouri | $60,990 | +25.1% |
| Oregon | $59,760 | +22.6% |
| Minnesota | $57,970 | +18.9% |
| North Carolina | $56,320 | +15.6% |
| Indiana | $49,890 | +2.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $48,580 | -0.3% |
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Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,990 | +25.1% |
| Springfield, MO | $54,930 | +12.7% |
| Bloomington, IN | $49,040 | +0.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $22,810 | -53.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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