Helpers--Extraction Workers is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. While facing some shifts, the field is adapting to changes in the job market. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.

Key Statistics

300
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$49,287
Average Salary

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Helpers--Extraction Workers workforce.

Employment Over Time

300 Workforce in 2023

The Helpers--Extraction Workers workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$49,287 Average Wage

In 2023, Helpers--Extraction Workers earned an average of $49,287.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Salary distribution for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Employment Growth Projections

-10.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

407 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -43.4%

230 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -68.0%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Helpers--Extraction Workers and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Helpers--Extraction Workers employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Wage Trends by Industry

-23.5% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Total, All Industry: -13.0% growth (Current: $57,378)

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 60 employees, $57,378 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 60 employees, $57,378 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Diversity

Demographic information on Helpers--Extraction Workers in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Helpers--Extraction Workers in 2023 was 300 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Helpers--Extraction Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Engineering, Business.

Common majors for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Helpers--Extraction Workers workers.

Education level distribution for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Skills

Helpers--Extraction Workers need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting.

Required skills for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Helpers--Extraction Workers include Mechanical, English Language, Transportation, Mathematics, Public Safety and Security.

Knowledge areas required for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Helpers--Extraction Workers include Manual Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Reaction Time, Control Precision, Multilimb Coordination.

Required abilities for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Helpers--Extraction Workers.

Daily Activities

Helpers--Extraction Workers spend their time on activities such as Handling and Moving Objects, Controlling Machines and Processes, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.

Most important work activities for Helpers--Extraction Workers.

About

Helpers--Extraction Workers

The average yearly wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers was $49,287 in 2023.

SOC Code

47-5081 - Helpers--Extraction Workers

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Helpers--Extraction Workers reports an average salary of $49,287.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 300 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -10.8%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.