Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $38,800 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 40
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $38,800
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $38,800
    90th
    $49,080

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Extraction Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary is 46% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $39,980
    Florida $38,620

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Tampa, FL is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 19.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Helpers--Extraction Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,800.