Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $41,250 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $48,630
Employed locally 110
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $41,250
    75th
    $44,210
    90th
    $48,630

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 42% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,720
    Longview, TX $37,290
    Laredo, TX $36,580

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Odessa, TX is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Odessa, TX is 14.8% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.