47 Series · SOC 47-5099

Extraction Workers, All Other Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$57,010
Median / year
$82,160
Top 10% earn
+1.4%
Growth '23–'33
5,540
US workers

Extraction Workers, All Other earn a median of $57,010 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $57,010, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $37,530 (10th percentile) to $82,160 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 5,540 US workers. Pennsylvania pays the most ($79,520), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Extraction Workers, All Other earn a median of $57,010, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 43% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Construction and Extraction, it ranks #33 of 60 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 1.4% by 2033.

$57,010
Median annual wage
Top 57%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#33 of 60
in Construction and Extraction
2.2×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Pennsylvania at $79,520. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Extraction Workers, All Other (SOC 47-5099) pays a national median of $57,010 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $37,530 at the 10th percentile to $82,160 at the 90th, with a mean of $57,890 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 5,540 Americans work in this occupation across 17 reporting states and 21 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +1.4% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 700 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 12.4 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3.5 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Pennsylvania pays the highest state median at $79,520, which is +39% above the national figure. The top metro is Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area at $78,260 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 5,540 jobs Median $57,010/yr

Median Salary

$57,010

per year

Median Hourly

$27.41/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$57,890

average

Employment

5,540

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Extraction Workers, All Other pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$57,010 Bottom 43% higher than 43% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 47-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Extraction Workers, All Other; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 47-series occupations with growth data, Extraction Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +1.4% growth and $57,010 median pay.

Among 25 47-series occupations with growth data, Extraction Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +1.4% growth and $57,010 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $40000$50000$60000$70000$80000$90000 -5%0%5%10%15% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 47-series occupations with growth data, Extraction Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +1.4% growth and $57,010 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+1.4%

Slower than average

Annual Openings

700

per year (projected)

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
B

Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

12.4/100K

Injury Rate

3.5/100

Danger Index

20.2/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$37,530$44,370$57,010$65,380$82,160
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$18.05$21.33$27.41$31.44$39.50
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$37,530

25th Percentile

$44,370

Median

$57,010

75th Percentile

$65,380

90th Percentile

$82,160

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Pennsylvania $79,520 2. Colorado $77,890 3. Idaho $71,050 4. Nevada $67,450 5. New York $64,180

Lowest Paying States

13. Ohio $44,550 14. Utah $45,140 15. Georgia $45,760 16. Minnesota $47,070 17. Arkansas $47,200
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Pennsylvania $79,520 +39% above national
2 Colorado $77,890 +37% above national
3 Idaho $71,050 +25% above national
4 Nevada $67,450 +18% above national
5 New York $64,180 +13% above national
6 West Virginia $63,550 +11% above national
7 Texas $61,290 +8% above national
8 Wyoming $59,090 +4% above national
9 Montana $51,200 10% below national
10 California $50,590 11% below national
11 Tennessee $49,400 13% below national
12 Louisiana $48,070 16% below national
13 Arkansas $47,200 17% below national
14 Minnesota $47,070 17% below national
15 Georgia $45,760 20% below national
16 Utah $45,140 21% below national
17 Ohio $44,550 22% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,260 2. Beckley, WV $70,120 3. Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $69,050 4. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,910 5. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,740

Lowest Paying Metros

17. Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $38,360 18. Hammond, LA $42,210 19. Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,700 20. Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $46,700 21. Baton Rouge, LA $48,050
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,260 +37% above national
2 Beckley, WV $70,120 +23% above national
3 Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $69,050 +21% above national
4 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,910 +17% above national
5 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,740 +14% above national
6 Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $63,360 +11% above national
7 Wheeling, WV-OH $62,970 +10% above national
8 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,820 +10% above national
9 Reno, NV $61,790 +8% above national
10 East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $59,440 +4% above national
11 Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,090 +4% above national
12 New Orleans-Metairie, LA $54,870 4% below national
13 Lafayette, LA $53,210 7% below national
14 Casper, WY $51,160 10% below national
15 Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,990 11% below national
16 West Montana nonmetropolitan area $49,070 14% below national
17 Baton Rouge, LA $48,050 16% below national
18 Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $46,700 18% below national
19 Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,700 23% below national
20 Hammond, LA $42,210 26% below national
21 Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $38,360 33% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Extraction Workers, All Other make? ▼
The median annual salary for Extraction Workers, All Other is $57,010 ($27.41/hour). The salary range spans from $37,530 at the 10th percentile to $82,160 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Extraction Workers, All Other the most? ▼
Pennsylvania pays the highest median salary for Extraction Workers, All Other at $79,520/year, which is +39% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Extraction Workers, All Other? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Extraction Workers, All Other is High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Extraction Workers, All Other? ▼
Extraction Workers, All Other has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 12.4 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 3.5 per 100 workers.
Is Extraction Workers, All Other a good career? ▼
Employment for Extraction Workers, All Other is projected to grow 1.4% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than average. About 700 openings are projected each year.
How does Extraction Workers, All Other pay vary by state? ▼
Extraction Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Pennsylvania at $79,520/year, while Arkansas pays the least at $47,200/year. BLS data covers 17 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Extraction Workers, All Other? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Extraction Workers, All Other is Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area at $78,260/year. BLS reports wage data for 21 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Extraction Workers, All Other pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $65,380/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: Pennsylvania leads at $79,520/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
  • Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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