Extraction Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $64,740 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $72,340
Employed locally 260
National median $50,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $64,730
    50th (median)
    $64,740
    75th
    $65,220
    90th
    $72,340

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Extraction Workers, All Other salary vs area income 80% Median Extraction Workers, All Other salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Extraction Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,050
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $79,640
    Nevada $78,200
    Billings, MT $75,400
    Odessa, TX $75,010
    Montana $68,660

    Nearby metros — Extraction Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $75,010
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,110
    Longview, TX $49,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,020

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Extraction Workers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Extraction Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Extraction Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Extraction Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 29.2% above the national median of $50,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Extraction Workers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Extraction Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,730.