Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $44,330 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $42,350
90th percentile $55,180
Employed locally 40
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,350
    25th
    $42,350
    50th (median)
    $44,330
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $55,180

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Extraction Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,300
    West Virginia $75,270
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $74,900
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,750
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $70,460
    Kentucky $66,320

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Extraction Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,700
    New Mexico $44,340
    Colorado $36,550
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $34,240

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Extraction Workers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Denver, CO is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.53 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Helpers--Extraction Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Denver, CO is 8.4% below the national median of $48,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Denver?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,350 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,350.