SOC 475081

Helpers--Extraction Workers

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area. Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).

National Median

$48,400

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,400

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,770

Experienced (90th pct)

$68,240

Total Employed

6,720

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,770 - $39,980
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,980 - $57,560
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$57,560 - $68,240

Highest Paying Locations for Helpers--Extraction Workers

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$75,300

+55.6% vs national

West Virginia

$75,270

+55.5% vs national

High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

$74,900

+54.8% vs national

Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$74,750

+54.4% vs national

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

$70,460

+45.6% vs national

Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$75,300	140
West Virginia	$75,270	350
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$74,900	70
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$74,750	90
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$70,460	50
Kentucky	$66,320	220
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$66,130	300
Virginia	$65,250	140
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$60,560	60
New Jersey	$60,020	N/A
Indiana	$59,990	130
Oklahoma	$57,560	300
Wyoming	$55,970	70
Utah	$54,100	220
New York	$53,360	150
New Hampshire	$52,990	50
Arizona	$52,760	400
Hawaii	$52,170	40
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$52,000	60
Georgia	$51,810	N/A
Billings, MT	$50,740	40
Maryland	$49,930	160
Missouri	$49,230	50
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$49,030	40
Alaska	$48,860	180
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$48,830	150
Pennsylvania	$48,400	300
South Dakota	$48,100	120
Nevada	$47,250	350
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$47,120	40
Midland, TX	$46,130	230
Montana	$46,030	200
California	$46,010	300
Oregon	$45,760	60
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$45,740	300
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$44,700	80
Washington	$44,640	120
New Mexico	$44,340	300
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$44,330	40
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$43,010	40
Louisiana	$42,830	120
Odessa, TX	$41,250	110
Texas	$41,050	960
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$40,720	N/A
North Carolina	$40,570	260
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$39,980	60
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$38,800	40
Florida	$38,620	340
Colorado	$36,550	260
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$34,240	170

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Helpers--Extraction Workers?

The national median annual salary for Helpers--Extraction Workers is $48,400, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Helpers--Extraction Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Helpers--Extraction Workerss is Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $75,300.

How much can an experienced Helpers--Extraction Workers make?

Top-earning Helpers--Extraction Workerss (90th percentile) make $68,240 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.