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Top 13 cities for helpers--extraction workers by average salary
| New York, NY | $58,120 |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,810 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,040 |
| Miami, FL | $45,030 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,960 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,660 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,910 |
| Longview, TX | $37,490 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,760 |
Map: Helpers--Extraction Workers salary by metro area
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Helpers--Extraction Workers salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $58,120 | $58,120 |
| California | 2 | $51,810 | $49,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $49,560 | $49,560 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $49,040 | $49,040 |
| Florida | 2 | $45,030 | $41,660 |
| Texas | 6 | $44,010 | $35,760 |
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Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $58,120 | $60,470 | $27.94 | 170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,810 | $51,060 | $24.91 | 170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,560 | $47,730 | $23.83 | 100 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,200 | $51,750 | $23.65 | 190 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,040 | $48,690 | $23.58 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $45,030 | $46,890 | $21.65 | 90 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 | $42,810 | $21.16 | 150 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,960 | $43,940 | $21.13 | 110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,000 | $44,300 | $20.67 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,660 | $40,170 | $20.03 | 60 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,910 | $39,480 | $19.67 | 70 |
| Longview, TX | $37,490 | $37,290 | $18.02 | 40 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,760 | $36,580 | $17.19 | 30 |
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Helpers--Extraction Workers salary: questions
Where do helpers--extraction workers make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $58,120 a year, among the 13 metro areas we cover.
What is the average helpers--extraction workers salary in the U.S.?
$47,635 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is helpers--extraction workers pay the lowest?
Laredo, TX, at $35,760 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 47-5081.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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