Extraction Workers, All Other Salary in West Virginia

Other extraction workers in West Virginia earn the most in Beckley (average $67,530 a year) and the least in Wheeling ($62,850), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other extraction workers average at $64,570 and the median at $63,550 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,890.

Extraction Workers, All Other average salary by city in West Virginia

Beckley$67,530
Wheeling$62,850

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Beckley	$67,530	$70,120	$61,180	$54,134	88
Wheeling	$62,850	$62,970	$62,970	$50,691	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Extraction Workers, All Other salary in other states

Extraction Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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