Top 13 cities for helpers--extraction workers by average salary
| New York, NY | $58,120 |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,810 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,040 |
| Miami, FL | $45,030 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,960 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,660 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,910 |
| Longview, TX | $37,490 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,760 |
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Helpers--Extraction Workers salary by state
Kentucky pays helpers--extraction workers the most statewide, $66,890 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $66,890 | $68,020 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $65,770 | $77,180 | 360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $62,870 | $55,240 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $62,240 | $50,350 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $60,110 | $49,490 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $57,570 | $54,700 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $56,070 | $54,840 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $55,890 | $54,910 | 210 | 1 | $58,120 | $58,120 |
| Alaska | $53,130 | $48,820 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $52,790 | $55,490 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $52,040 | $46,720 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $51,810 | $53,820 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $51,750 | $51,020 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $51,370 | $51,720 | 1,170 | 2 | $51,810 | $49,200 |
| Arizona | $51,090 | $49,070 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $50,200 | $46,270 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $49,710 | $37,450 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $49,630 | $46,610 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $48,450 | $46,940 | 320 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $48,260 | $48,290 | 370 | 1 | $49,560 | $49,560 |
| South Dakota | $47,030 | $45,250 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $44,720 | $42,670 | 150 | 1 | $49,040 | $49,040 |
| Florida | $43,010 | $41,090 | 420 | 2 | $45,030 | $41,660 |
| Texas | $41,720 | $40,650 | 970 | 6 | $44,010 | $35,760 |
| Oklahoma | $36,000 | $38,510 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $35,560 | $36,160 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $58,120 | $60,470 | $27.94 | 170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,810 | $51,060 | $24.91 | 170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,560 | $47,730 | $23.83 | 100 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,200 | $51,750 | $23.65 | 190 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,040 | $48,690 | $23.58 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $45,030 | $46,890 | $21.65 | 90 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 | $42,810 | $21.16 | 150 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,960 | $43,940 | $21.13 | 110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,000 | $44,300 | $20.67 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,660 | $40,170 | $20.03 | 60 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,910 | $39,480 | $19.67 | 70 |
| Longview, TX | $37,490 | $37,290 | $18.02 | 40 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,760 | $36,580 | $17.19 | 30 |
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Helpers--Extraction Workers salary: questions
Where do helpers--extraction workers make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $58,120 a year, among the 13 metro areas we cover.
What is the average helpers--extraction workers salary in the U.S.?
$50,620 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $47,730, so half of helpers--extraction workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should helpers--extraction workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of helpers--extraction workers nationwide earn between $41,430 (25th percentile) and $57,920 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays helpers--extraction workers the most?
Kentucky, with a statewide average of $66,890 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is helpers--extraction workers pay the lowest?
Laredo, TX, at $35,760 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 47-5081.
- 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.
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