Extraction Worker Helper Salary in the Industry of Metal Ore Mining

The salary statistics and trend of extraction workers helpers in the industry of metal ore mining are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare extraction worker helper salaries in different industries within the mining sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$31,880
25th Percentile Wage
$35,310
50th Percentile Wage
$42,020
75th Percentile Wage
$48,680
90th Percentile Wage
$57,280

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for extraction workers helpers in the industry of metal ore mining. 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 helpers is $57,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent extraction workers helpers is $31,880.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of extraction workers helpers in the industry of Metal Ore Mining from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$42,020
-0.71% 28.34%
2016
$42,320
10.18% -
2015
$38,010
4.92% -
2014
$36,140
5.81% -
2013
$34,040
11.55% -
2012
$30,110
- -

Table 3. Compare Extraction Worker Helper Salary in Different Industries within the Mining Sector

The average salaries of extraction workers helpers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of extraction workers helpers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Coal Mining
$47,410
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
$43,050
Metal Ore Mining
$42,020
Oil and Gas Extraction
$37,460
Oil and Gas Extraction
$37,460
Support Activities for Mining
$35,630
Support Activities for Mining
$35,630
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
$33,940

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