Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Kentucky
Helpers--Extraction Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $68,020 a year, +43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +43% ($47,730)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,590; the top 10% earn over $69,250. Nationally the range is $36,960 to $68,020.
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Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do helpers--extraction workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $68,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,590 and the top 10% earn over $69,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for helpers--extraction workers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 26 (+43% vs. the national median of $47,730). Living costs are not included.