Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Louisiana
Helpers--Extraction Workers in Louisiana earn a median of $46,940 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($47,730)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,870; the top 10% earn over $63,240. Nationally the range is $36,960 to $68,020.
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Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in Louisiana
How much do helpers--extraction workers make in Louisiana?
The median is $46,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,870 and the top 10% earn over $63,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for helpers--extraction workers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 26 (−2% vs. the national median of $47,730). Living costs are not included.