Helpers--Extraction Workers
Occupation
$48,400
National Median Salary
$23.27
Median Hourly Wage
6,720
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+40.4%
10 Year Change
$34,480
2014 Median
$48,400
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Helpers--Extraction Workers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | $74,750 | 30 |
| Coal Mining | $71,210 | 970 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $67,410 | 1,180 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $50,710 | 140 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $49,990 | 70 |
Top Paying States for Helpers--Extraction Workers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $75,270 | 350 |
| Kentucky | $66,320 | 220 |
| Virginia | $65,250 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $60,020 | — |
| Indiana | $59,990 | 130 |
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Metal Ore Mining
Coal Mining
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Oil and Gas Extraction
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Specialty Trade Contractors
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Support Activities for Mining
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Utility System Construction
Waste Management and Remediation Services
