The average salary for an extraction worker in the United States is around $37,120 per year.
Avg Salary
Extraction workers earn an average yearly salary of $37,120.
Wages typically start from $26,300 and go up to $54,230.
42% below national average Updated in 2019
Extraction worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level extraction worker earnings begin at:
$26.07 per hour
$54,230 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level extraction worker earnings begin at:
$21.76 per hour
$45,260 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level extraction worker earnings begin at:
$17.85 per hour
$37,120 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level extraction worker earnings begin at:
$14.97 per hour
$31,130 per year
10th percentile
Starting level extraction worker earnings begin at:
$12.64 per hour
$26,300 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Extraction worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $56,500 |
| Massachusetts | $52,400 |
| West Virginia | $50,850 |
| Idaho | $47,990 |
| Illinois | $44,450 |
| New York | $44,450 |
| North Dakota | $43,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,240 |
| Nevada | $42,000 |
| Washington | $40,360 |
| New Mexico | $40,320 |
| Kentucky | $39,920 |
| California | $39,530 |
| New Jersey | $39,370 |
| Alaska | $39,320 |
| Kansas | $38,690 |
| Wyoming | $37,250 |
| New Hampshire | $36,990 |
| Ohio | $36,820 |
| Colorado | $35,970 |
| Minnesota | $35,550 |
| Oklahoma | $35,520 |
| Tennessee | $35,190 |
| Louisiana | $34,690 |
| Texas | $34,630 |
| Missouri | $33,880 |
| Oregon | $33,710 |
| Wisconsin | $33,670 |
| Indiana | $33,100 |
| Arizona | $32,640 |
| Virginia | $32,510 |
| Iowa | $31,440 |
| Maryland | $30,970 |
| Florida | $30,310 |
| Montana | $30,230 |
| North Carolina | $27,830 |
| Michigan | $27,740 |
| South Dakota | $27,680 |
| Mississippi | $27,490 |
| Arkansas | $27,390 |
| Utah | $25,640 |
| Georgia | $24,910 |
How do extraction worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Extraction workers earn 7% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than automotive service technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive service technician salary | $40K |
| Auto body repairer salary | $40K |
| Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $39K |
| Machine assembler salary | $39K |
| Motorcycle mechanic salary | $38K |
| Extraction worker salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)