How much does an extraction worker make in California?
$50,590a year
Median yearly pay for extraction workers in California. That is $24.32 an hour or $4,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.32
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 17
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,520Median: $50,590Highest 10%: $61,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 25th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 75th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 90th | $61,680 | $29.65 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for extraction workers.
| 7. Texas | $61,290 |
| 8. Wyoming | $59,090 |
| 9. Montana | $51,200 |
| 10. California | $50,590 |
| 11. Tennessee | $49,400 |
| 12. Louisiana | $48,070 |
| 13. Arkansas | $47,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extraction worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.32 ($50,590 a year).
Do extraction workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $50,590 against $57,010 nationally, 11% less.
Where does California rank for extraction worker pay?
California ranks 10 of 17 states.
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.