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Average Helpers--Extraction Worker Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a helpers--extraction worker make in the United States?

The average salary for a helpers--extraction worker in the United States is $46,990, but the range typically falls between $38,280 and $55,100. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.59, with a range between $18.4 and $26.49.

There are approximately 7,360 people employed as a helpers--extraction worker in the United States. With Texas, Nevada, Arizona employing the highest number of helpers--extraction workers.The state with the best pay for a helpers--extraction worker is Indiana, with an average annual salary of $60,600, while Maine has the lowest average annual salary of $33,980.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$34,970$16.81
25th Percentile$38,280$18.4
Median$45,520$21.88
75th Percentile$55,100$26.49
90th Percentile$63,320$30.44

Average helpers--extraction worker salary by location

The salary of a helpers--extraction worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a helpers--extraction worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for helpers--extraction workers are Indiana, California, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky while the worst states are Maine, Florida, Colorado, South Dakota, Louisiana.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alaska$35,030$48,310$60,560
Arizona$39,080$51,430$63,320
California$36,670$55,630$69,800
Colorado$34,970$46,530$76,530
Florida$31,940$37,740$47,840
Georgia$34,330$43,200$49,610
Hawaii$34,590$49,010$53,020
Idaho$37,640$48,020$63,780
Indiana$39,940$60,600$70,470
Iowa$31,950$48,410$74,350
Kentucky$50,860$56,260$64,550
Louisiana$36,260$52,380$83,420
Maine$28,700$33,980$48,130
Maryland$34,950$46,100$50,670
Michigan$39,770$45,400$49,190
Montana$35,600$44,740$51,100
Nevada$38,880$44,540$48,770
New Hampshire$39,770$52,710$61,410
New Jersey$48,010$61,320$76,560
New Mexico$31,050$44,640$54,150
New York$29,540$43,170$54,440
North Carolina$30,490$43,570$54,340
Oklahoma$22,750$48,420$55,100
Pennsylvania$39,200$46,650$57,200
South Dakota$37,500$39,470$47,040
Texas$33,750$42,120$56,880
Utah$39,190$48,560$60,840
Virginia$36,680$48,710$69,120
Washington$38,310$46,500$61,630
West Virginia$27,160$49,090$65,800
Wisconsin$45,570$54,890$61,500
Wyoming$44,990$61,400$84,850

Even between cities, the salary of a helpers--extraction worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for helpers--extraction workers is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $66,700.The city with the lowest average salary for helpers--extraction workers is Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $37,910.

Areas with highest average salaries for helpers--extraction workers

  1. Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY - $66,700
  2. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $62,300
  3. Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area, UT - $56,310
  4. East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY - $56,110
  5. Bakersfield, CA - $55,190

Areas with lowest average salaries for helpers--extraction workers

  1. Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $37,910
  2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $38,200
  3. Fairbanks, AK - $39,220
  4. Salt Lake City, UT - $42,830
  5. Midland, TX - $43,100

Employment trends for helpers--extraction workers in the United States

The number of helpers--extraction workers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of helpers--extraction workers has decreased by -5,380. On average, the number of helpers--extraction workers has been increasing by -10.6% each year. The salary of helpers--extraction workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of helpers--extraction workers has increased by $7,840. On average, the salary of helpers--extraction workers has been increasing by 5.0% each year.

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How helpers--extraction workers salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Helpers--Extraction Workers are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for helpers--extraction workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

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