Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $36,580 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $36,580
Employed locally 30
National median $48,400

Compare Helpers--Extraction Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Laredo, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Helpers--Extraction Workers
in
Laredo, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $36,580
    90th
    $36,580

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 41% 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
    Midland, TX $46,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,300
    Odessa, TX $41,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,720
    Longview, TX $37,290

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,250
    Electricians $45,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,390
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $36,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Laredo, TX is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Laredo, TX is 24.4% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.