The salary statistics and trend of extraction workers in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare extraction worker salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for extraction workers in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) extraction workers is $80,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent extraction workers is $30,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of extraction workers in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,060 | 0.16% | 15.84% |
| 2016 | $48,980 | 6.04% | - |
| 2015 | $46,020 | 3.48% | - |
| 2014 | $44,420 | 3.35% | - |
| 2013 | $42,930 | 3.82% | - |
| 2012 | $41,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of extraction workers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of extraction workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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