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Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in California

In California, the median pay for helpers--extraction workers is $24.87 an hour ($51,720 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$24.87Median hourly pay
$46,370–$58,320Middle half of workers, yearly
1,170People in this job in California

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($47,730). California ranks 9th of 26 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--extraction workers in California

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.81$37,050
25% of workers$22.30$46,370
Half of workers (median)$24.87$51,720
75% of workers$28.04$58,320
90% of workers$29.84$62,060

Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$51,750190
Bakersfield-Delano$51,060170

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Continuous Mining Machine Operators$62,790

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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.