How much does an extraction worker make in Houston?
$64,740a year
Median yearly pay for extraction workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.13 an hour or $5,395 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.13
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 11
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,010Median: $64,740Highest 10%: $72,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| 25th | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| Median | $64,740 | $31.13 | |
| 75th | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $72,340 | $34.78 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for extraction workers.
| Dallas, TX | $66,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,820 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $58,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extraction worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.13 ($64,740 a year).
Do extraction workers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $64,740 against $57,010 nationally, 14% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $61,290, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for extraction worker pay?
3 of 11 metro areas with data.
How much does an extraction worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,340 or more.
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.