SOC 47-5099 · Construction and Extraction Occupations
Extraction Workers, All Other wages by metro
National median annual wage
$57,010
- 10th percentile
- $37,530
- 25th percentile
- $44,370
- Median
- $57,010
- 75th percentile
- $65,380
- 90th percentile
- $82,160
- Mean
- $57,890
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 5,540.
That median is 11.8% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | 70 | $60,750 | $70,120 | $79,710 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 100 | $38,620 | $66,910 | $78,670 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 260 | $41,010 | $64,740 | $72,340 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 120 | $52,340 | $62,970 | $68,710 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 70 | $33,100 | $62,820 | $73,860 |
| Reno, NV | 40 | $49,470 | $61,790 | $82,050 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 140 | $42,750 | $54,870 | $93,530 |
| Lafayette, LA | 390 | $38,870 | $53,210 | $101,190 |
| Casper, WY | 110 | $46,780 | $51,160 | $74,880 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 120 | $41,990 | $48,050 | $83,760 |
| Hammond, LA | 30 | $32,410 | $42,210 | $45,230 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 390 | $38,870 | $53,210 | $101,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 260 | $41,010 | $64,740 | $72,340 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 140 | $42,750 | $54,870 | $93,530 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 120 | $41,990 | $48,050 | $83,760 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 120 | $52,340 | $62,970 | $68,710 |
| Casper, WY | 110 | $46,780 | $51,160 | $74,880 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 100 | $38,620 | $66,910 | $78,670 |
| Beckley, WV | 70 | $60,750 | $70,120 | $79,710 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 70 | $33,100 | $62,820 | $73,860 |
| Reno, NV | 40 | $49,470 | $61,790 | $82,050 |
| Hammond, LA | 30 | $32,410 | $42,210 | $45,230 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Not available | $48,540 | $79,520 | $82,160 |
| Colorado | 60 | $50,870 | $77,890 | $84,130 |
| Idaho | 40 | $68,390 | $71,050 | $88,590 |
| Nevada | 390 | $49,920 | $67,450 | $95,970 |
| New York | 50 | $61,930 | $64,180 | $76,930 |
| West Virginia | 470 | $60,750 | $63,550 | $72,350 |
| Texas | 1,070 | $35,770 | $61,290 | $68,970 |
| Wyoming | 370 | $47,220 | $59,090 | $74,880 |
| Montana | 160 | $35,880 | $51,200 | $77,320 |
| California | Not available | $47,520 | $50,590 | $61,680 |
| Tennessee | 70 | $36,330 | $49,400 | $56,300 |
| Louisiana | 1,650 | $37,530 | $48,070 | $97,170 |
| Arkansas | 70 | $37,800 | $47,200 | $89,220 |
| Minnesota | 40 | $37,440 | $47,070 | $95,040 |
| Georgia | 180 | $32,520 | $45,760 | $60,640 |
| Utah | Not available | $44,550 | $45,140 | $56,510 |
| Ohio | 170 | $34,790 | $44,550 | $67,010 |
Other construction and extraction occupations
- Construction Laborers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Extraction Workers, All Other?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Extraction Workers, All Other is $57,010. Employment is 5,540.
How does Extraction Workers, All Other pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Extraction Workers, All Other is 11.8% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Extraction Workers, All Other?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Beckley, WV is highest on this page's list at $70,120.