Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,240 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.46
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $56,440
Employed locally 170
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $34,130
    50th (median)
    $34,240
    75th
    $49,540
    90th
    $56,440

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Extraction Workers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Eastern New Mexico is $16.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.55 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Helpers--Extraction Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 29.3% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,130.