Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,120 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $62,410
Employed locally 40
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $55,430
    90th
    $62,410

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,310
    Construction Laborers$45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,210
    Electricians$67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers$42,420
    Carpenters$49,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 2.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.