How much does an extraction worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.41 an hour or $4,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.41
- Average (mean)
- $57,890
- Jobs
- 5,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| Median | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| 75th | $65,380 | $31.43 | |
| 90th | $82,160 | $39.50 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Pennsylvania | $79,520 |
| Colorado | $77,890 |
| Idaho | $71,050 |
| Nevada | $67,450 |
| New York | $64,180 |
| West Virginia | $63,550 |
| Texas | $61,290 |
| Wyoming | $59,090 |
| Montana | $51,200 |
| California | $50,590 |
| Tennessee | $49,400 |
| Louisiana | $48,070 |
| Arkansas | $47,200 |
| Minnesota | $47,070 |
| Georgia | $45,760 |
| Utah | $45,140 |
| Ohio | $44,550 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beckley, WV | $70,120 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,910 |
| Houston, TX | $64,740 |
| Wheeling, WV | $62,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,820 |
| Reno, NV | $61,790 |
| New Orleans, LA | $54,870 |
| Lafayette, LA | $53,210 |
| Casper, WY | $51,160 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,050 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,210 |
In other countries
Extraction Worker belongs to the international group "Miners and quarriers".
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- Roof Bolter$78,540
- Loading and Moving Machine Operator$74,500
- Underground Mining Machine Operator$70,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extraction worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.41 ($57,010 a year).
How much does an extraction worker make a month?
About $4,751 a month before tax, based on a median of $57,010 a year.
How much does an extraction worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year ($18.04 an hour); the top 10% make $82,160 or more.
Which state pays extraction workers the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $79,520 a year, followed by Colorado ($77,890) and Idaho ($71,050).
Which city pays extraction workers the most?
Beckley, WV, with a median of $70,120 a year.
How many extraction workers are there in the United States?
About 5,540 people work as extraction workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.