Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for helpers--extraction workers is $47,730 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,160 in Mississippi to $77,180 in West Virginia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,960
- 25th percentile
- $41,430
- Median
- $47,730
- 75th percentile
- $57,920
- Top 10%
- $68,020
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,700 jobs.
Median pay in 26 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $77,180 | +62% | $36,970 | $77,230 | 360 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $68,020 | +43% | $67,590 | $69,250 | 230 |
| 3 | Utah | $55,490 | +16% | $45,510 | $55,490 | Not published |
| 4 | Wyoming | $55,240 | +16% | $46,620 | $91,020 | 110 |
| 5 | New York | $54,910 | +15% | $47,220 | $69,090 | 210 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $54,840 | +15% | $35,090 | $79,620 | 130 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $54,700 | +15% | $51,200 | $65,890 | 30 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $53,820 | +13% | $33,770 | $61,980 | Not published |
| 9 | California | $51,720 | +8% | $37,050 | $62,060 | 1,170 |
| 10 | Maryland | $51,020 | +7% | $47,150 | $56,370 | 80 |
| 11 | Virginia | $50,350 | +5% | $37,920 | $89,850 | 90 |
| 12 | Indiana | $49,490 | +4% | $40,270 | $79,360 | 140 |
| 13 | Arizona | $49,070 | +3% | $42,320 | $57,210 | Not published |
| 14 | Alaska | $48,820 | +2% | $37,990 | $65,860 | 80 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $48,290 | +1% | $36,570 | $59,380 | 370 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $46,940 | −2% | $36,870 | $63,240 | 320 |
| 17 | Montana | $46,720 | −2% | $37,330 | $76,040 | 120 |
| 18 | Nevada | $46,610 | −2% | $46,480 | $56,700 | 230 |
| 19 | Oregon | $46,270 | −3% | $42,900 | $64,160 | 90 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $45,250 | −5% | $36,330 | $53,140 | 60 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $42,670 | −11% | $33,410 | $59,680 | 150 |
| 22 | Florida | $41,090 | −14% | $37,570 | $47,780 | 420 |
| 23 | Texas | $40,650 | −15% | $35,410 | $47,180 | 970 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $38,510 | −19% | $24,080 | $45,300 | 140 |
| 25 | Colorado | $37,450 | −22% | $37,450 | $81,960 | 190 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $36,160 | −24% | $31,030 | $37,220 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Helpers--Extraction Workers salary questions
Which state pays helpers--extraction workers the most?
West Virginia, with a median of $77,180 a year (+62% vs. the national median of $47,730). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--extraction workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $36,160 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most helpers--extraction workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,170, with a median of $51,720.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.