Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,010 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.68
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $49,530
Employed locally 40
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $41,800
    50th (median)
    $43,010
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $49,530

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Construction Laborers $51,170
    Electricians $71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,460
    Carpenters $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Extraction Workers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in East-Central Montana is $20.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.81 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Helpers--Extraction Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in East-Central Montana is 11.1% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,800.