Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,290 -23% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $41,430
Employed locally 40
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $39,020
    90th
    $41,430

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 43% 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
    Laredo, TX $36,580

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Electricians $47,660
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Longview, TX is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Longview, TX is 23% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.