Extraction Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for extraction workers, all other in the U.S. is $57,010 ($27.41 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $57,010
- Mean annual wage
- $57,890
- Median hourly wage
- $27.41
- Employment
- 5,540
5,540 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,530 | $18.05 |
| 25th percentile | $44,370 | $21.33 |
| Median (50th) | $57,010 | $27.41 |
| 75th percentile | $65,380 | $31.44 |
| 90th percentile | $82,160 | $39.50 |
Highest-paying states for extraction workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $79,520 | — |
| Colorado | $77,890 | 60 |
| Idaho | $71,050 | 40 |
| Nevada | $67,450 | 390 |
| New York | $64,180 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $63,550 | 470 |
| Texas | $61,290 | 1,070 |
| Wyoming | $59,090 | 370 |
| Montana | $51,200 | 160 |
| California | $50,590 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Ohio: $44,550 median annual wage
- Utah: $45,140 median annual wage
- Georgia: $45,760 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $47,070 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $47,200 median annual wage
About this occupation
All extraction workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 54.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.7% |
| Master's degree | 0.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Construction Laborers$47,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,920
- Electricians$63,190
- Carpenters$60,580
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,850
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,800
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,400
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57,020
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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