Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $47,730 · Median hourly: $22.95 · Employment: 6,700
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 |
| 25th | $41,430 | $19.92 |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 |
| 75th | $57,920 | $27.84 |
| 90th | $68,020 | $32.70 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-5081
- Total U.S. employment: 6,700
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,960, median pay is $47,730, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $68,020.
Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,820 | $23.47 | +2.3% | 80 |
| Arizona | $49,070 | $23.59 | +2.8% | 0 |
| California | $51,720 | $24.87 | +8.4% | 1,170 |
| Colorado | $37,450 | $18.00 | -21.5% | 190 |
| Florida | $41,090 | $19.75 | -13.9% | 420 |
| Indiana | $49,490 | $23.79 | +3.7% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $68,020 | $32.70 | +42.5% | 230 |
| Louisiana | $46,940 | $22.57 | -1.7% | 320 |
| Maryland | $51,020 | $24.53 | +6.9% | 80 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 | $17.38 | -24.2% | 0 |
| Montana | $46,720 | $22.46 | -2.1% | 120 |
| Nevada | $46,610 | $22.41 | -2.3% | 230 |
| New Hampshire | $54,700 | $26.30 | +14.6% | 30 |
| New Jersey | $53,820 | $25.87 | +12.8% | 0 |
| New Mexico | $54,840 | $26.37 | +14.9% | 130 |
| New York | $54,910 | $26.40 | +15.0% | 210 |
| North Carolina | $42,670 | $20.51 | -10.6% | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $38,510 | $18.52 | -19.3% | 140 |
| Oregon | $46,270 | $22.25 | -3.1% | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,290 | $23.22 | +1.2% | 370 |
| South Dakota | $45,250 | $21.75 | -5.2% | 60 |
| Texas | $40,650 | $19.54 | -14.8% | 970 |
| Utah | $55,490 | $26.68 | +16.3% | 0 |
| Virginia | $50,350 | $24.21 | +5.5% | 90 |
| West Virginia | $77,180 | $37.11 | +61.7% | 360 |
| Wyoming | $55,240 | $26.56 | +15.7% | 110 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for helpers--extraction workers?
The median annual wage for helpers--extraction workers is $47,730 ($22.95 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays helpers--extraction workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many helpers--extraction workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 6,700 helpers--extraction workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do helpers--extraction workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.95. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.