Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in California
Helpers--Extraction Workers in California earn a median of $51,720 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($47,730)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,050; the top 10% earn over $62,060. Nationally the range is $36,960 to $68,020.
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Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in California
How much do helpers--extraction workers make in California?
The median is $51,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,050 and the top 10% earn over $62,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for helpers--extraction workers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 26 (+8% vs. the national median of $47,730). Living costs are not included.