How much does a helpers--extraction worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Average (mean)
- $50,620
- Jobs
- 6,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $41,430 | $19.92 | |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| 90th | $68,020 | $32.70 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| West Virginia | $77,180 |
| Kentucky | $68,020 |
| Utah | $55,490 |
| Wyoming | $55,240 |
| New York | $54,910 |
| New Mexico | $54,840 |
| New Hampshire | $54,700 |
| New Jersey | $53,820 |
| California | $51,720 |
| Maryland | $51,020 |
| Virginia | $50,350 |
| Indiana | $49,490 |
| Arizona | $49,070 |
| Alaska | $48,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,290 |
| Louisiana | $46,940 |
| Montana | $46,720 |
| Nevada | $46,610 |
| Oregon | $46,270 |
| South Dakota | $45,250 |
| North Carolina | $42,670 |
| Florida | $41,090 |
| Texas | $40,650 |
| Oklahoma | $38,510 |
| Colorado | $37,450 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $60,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,750 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,060 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,730 |
| Miami, FL | $46,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,940 |
| Midland, TX | $42,810 |
| Tampa, FL | $40,170 |
| Odessa, TX | $39,480 |
| Longview, TX | $37,290 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,580 |
In other countries
Helpers--Extraction Worker belongs to the international group "Mining and quarrying labourers".
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- Service Unit Operator$58,160
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- Earth Driller$60,190
- Explosives Worker$61,390
- Continuous Mining Machine Operator$61,810
- Roof Bolter$78,540
- Loading and Moving Machine Operator$74,500
- Underground Mining Machine Operator$70,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--extraction worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).
How much does a helpers--extraction worker make a month?
About $3,978 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,730 a year.
How much does a helpers--extraction worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year ($17.77 an hour); the top 10% make $68,020 or more.
Which state pays helpers--extraction workers the most?
West Virginia, with a median of $77,180 a year, followed by Kentucky ($68,020) and Utah ($55,490).
Which city pays helpers--extraction workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $60,470 a year.
How many helpers--extraction workers are there in the United States?
About 6,700 people work as helpers--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.