Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,130 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $54,630
Employed locally 230
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $54,630

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 51% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,300
    Odessa, TX $41,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,720
    Longview, TX $37,290
    Laredo, TX $36,580

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,530
    Construction Laborers $40,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,450
    Electricians $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Midland, TX is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Midland, TX is 4.7% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.