Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $44,300 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 60
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $39,100
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $45,470
    90th
    $45,760

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 40% 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
    Odessa, TX $41,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,720
    Longview, TX $37,290
    Laredo, TX $36,580

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,770
    Electricians $52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,530
    Carpenters $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in San Antonio, TX is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,100.