Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for helpers--extraction workers is $22.95 an hour ($47,730 a year). About 6,700 people work in this job there.

$22.95Median hourly pay

$41,430–$57,920Middle half of workers, yearly

6,700People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for helpers--extraction workers in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.77	$36,960
25% of workers	$19.92	$41,430
Half of workers (median)	$22.95	$47,730
75% of workers	$27.84	$57,920
90% of workers	$32.70	$68,020

Best-paying states for helpers--extraction workers

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
West Virginia	$77,180	360
Kentucky	$68,020	230
Utah	$55,490	0
Wyoming	$55,240	110
New York	$54,910	210
New Mexico	$54,840	130
New Hampshire	$54,700	30
New Jersey	$53,820	0
California	$51,720	1,170
Maryland	$51,020	80

Pay by state

California · $51,720
Texas · $40,650

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--extraction workers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Helpers--Production Workers	$39,070
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$39,630
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$42,360
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$57,430
Helpers--Carpenters	$43,780
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$60,190
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$47,550
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$61,810

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.