Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in New Mexico
Helpers--Extraction Workers in New Mexico earn a median of $54,840 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($47,730)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,090; the top 10% earn over $79,620. Nationally the range is $36,960 to $68,020.
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Helpers--Extraction Workers pay in New Mexico
How much do helpers--extraction workers make in New Mexico?
The median is $54,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,090 and the top 10% earn over $79,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for helpers--extraction workers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 26 (+15% vs. the national median of $47,730). Living costs are not included.