All extraction workers not listed separately.
Extraction Workers, All Other
SOC: 47-5099 O*NET: 47-5099.00
Median Salary
$57,010
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.4%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.6
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All extraction workers not listed separately.
What does a Extraction Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$37,530
10th percentile
Early Career
$44,370
25th percentile
Median
$57,010
50th percentile
Experienced
$65,380
75th percentile
Top Earners
$82,160
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$37,530
25th
$44,370
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$57,010
Mean: $57,890
75th
$65,380
90th
$82,160
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $44,630 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $44,370 and $65,380
- •Salary spread is 36.9% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 5,540 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:5,900
Top Industries
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction76.5%
Support Activities for Mining44.6%
Support Activities for Mining44.6%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.4%
Annual Openings:600
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)5,900
Current
2035 (Projected)6,100
+3.4%
+200
Employment Change
+3.4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Extraction Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 17 locations
Louisiana
1,650 jobs$48,07023.94x
Texas
1,070 jobs$61,2902.14x
West Virginia
470 jobs$63,55018.70x
Nevada
390 jobs$67,4507.03x
Wyoming
370 jobs$59,09036.85x
Georgia
180 jobs$45,7601.03x
Ohio
170 jobs$44,5500.84x
Montana
160 jobs$51,2008.67x
Tennessee
70 jobs$49,4000.58x
Arkansas
70 jobs$47,2001.57x
Colorado
60 jobs$77,8900.54x
New York
50 jobs$64,1800.14x
Idaho
40 jobs$71,0501.18x
Minnesota
40 jobs$47,0700.41x
Pennsylvania
0 jobs$79,5200.00x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Extraction Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Extraction Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Extraction Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
1.9k program completions/year
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY
847 program completions/year
American River College
Sacramento, CA
792 program completions/year
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL
697 program completions/year
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Bowling Green, KY
635 program completions/year
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY
633 program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
629 program completions/year
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, KY
626 program completions/year
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
622 program completions/year
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
596 program completions/year
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
565 program completions/year
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
526 program completions/year
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