Extraction Workers, All Other pay range in Hammond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,230 or more. The middle half of other extraction workers in Hammond earn between $42,210 and $45,230.
- $32K10th
- $42K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,000 | $3,583 | $20.67 |
| Median | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,210 | $3,518 | $20.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,230 | $3,769 | $21.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Extraction Workers, All Other pay in Hammond vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Other extraction workers in Hammond earn 23% less than the Louisiana average ($55,750) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($57,890). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $57,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $43,000 | $42,210 | $32,410 | $45,230 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $55,750 | $48,070 | $37,530 | $97,170 | 1,650 |
| United States | $57,890 | $57,010 | $37,530 | $82,160 | 5,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Extraction Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Hammond
On the average salary of $43,000, a single filer in Hammond takes home about $35,827 a year, or $2,986 a month and $1,378 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hammond a good place for other extraction workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hammond area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.5), so the average $43,000 buys what about $50,912 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hammond ($38,480). A typical home costs $225,222, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Extraction Workers, All Other salary in other Louisiana cities
Hammond ranks 4th of 4 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($60,830).
- New Orleans$60,830
- Lafayette$58,520
- Baton Rouge$56,670
- Hammond$43,000
Highest-paying cities for other extraction workers
Beckley, WV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,530).
- Beckley, WV$67,530
- Wheeling, WV$62,850
- Reno, NV$62,750
- Houston, TX$61,230
- New Orleans, LA$60,830
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Extraction Workers, All Other salary in Hammond: questions
How much do other extraction workers make an hour in Hammond?
$20.67 an hour on average, and $20.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other extraction workers salary in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other extraction workers take-home pay in Hammond?
About $35,827 a year ($2,986 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,000.
Do other extraction workers earn more in Hammond than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($57,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5099; area Hammond, LA (25220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 18.77, this job is 18.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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