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SOC 47-5081·Construction & Extraction
Helpers--Extraction Workers
Median wage
$54,929
10-yr outlook
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How pay grows with experience
Helpers--Extraction Workers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $42,680 |
| Median (typical) | $54,929 |
| Experienced | $62,220 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Helpers--Extraction Workers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Central New York | $48,401 |
| Southern Tier | $44,411 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Helpers--Extraction Workers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Stonemasons$56,668 median (+$1,739) · +3.0% by 2032
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,664 median (+$2,734) · +3.4% by 2032
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58,119 median (+$3,189) · −11.2% by 2032
- Construction Laborers$59,371 median (+$4,442) · +1.7% by 2032
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$59,409 median (+$4,480) · +1.7% by 2032
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61,727 median (+$6,797) · +1.9% by 2032
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