Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $60,470 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $69,880
Employed locally 170
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $54,910
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $61,980
    90th
    $69,880

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 38% 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

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,870
    Electricians $76,450
    Carpenters $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in New York, NY-NJ is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 24.9% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,910.