Hands-onOperate extraction equipment and machinery in mining, quarrying, or oil and gas field environments under safety protocols.
Developing
Hands-onExecute material handling and transport procedures following established protocols for extracted resources.
Developing
KnowledgeApply safety regulations and environmental compliance standards in extraction site operations to minimize risks and environmental impact.
Developing
Hands-onPerform routine maintenance and inspection tasks on extraction tools under supervision to ensure equipment readiness.
Developing
Hands-onManipulate hand tools and power tools for extraction support tasks in confined spaces or challenging terrain conditions.
Developing
MindsetEngage in safe work practices and peer accountability when working collaboratively in high-risk extraction environments.
Developing
KnowledgeIdentify equipment malfunctions and operational hazards during routine extraction operations to ensure worker safety.
Emerging
KnowledgeDescribe extraction processes and work site conditions to supervisors and team members for coordination and reporting.
Emerging
MindsetFollow team instructions and safety directives in physically demanding and potentially hazardous extraction environments.
Emerging
KnowledgeDistinguish different types of extracted materials and their quality indicators during sorting and processing activities at the extraction site.
Emerging
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Extraction Workers, All Other (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
6,070
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $35,720. 25th percentile: U.S. $39,120. 50th percentile: U.S. $50,110. 75th percentile: U.S. $65,350. 90th percentile: U.S. $80,780. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$35,720
10% of workers earn the following or more
$80,780
Workers on average earn
$54,780
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
