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Extraction Worker Salary in the Industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of extraction workers in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare extraction worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$18,840
25th Percentile Wage
$30,800
50th Percentile Wage
$38,580
75th Percentile Wage
$57,150
90th Percentile Wage
$111,760

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for extraction workers in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors. 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 $111,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent extraction workers is $18,840.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of extraction workers in the industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$38,580
2.90% 9.67%
2016
$37,460
0.85% -
2015
$37,140
-13.03% -
2014
$41,980
15.34% -
2013
$35,540
1.94% -
2012
$34,850
- -

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

The average salaries of extraction workers in 16 industries within the construction 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
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$47,360
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$46,930
Nonresidential Building Construction
$45,670
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$42,850
Construction of Buildings
$42,100
Specialty Trade Contractors
$41,530
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$40,540
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$39,450
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$39,340
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$38,580
Building Equipment Contractors
$38,030
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$37,730
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$37,600
Utility System Construction
$37,270
Residential Building Construction
$36,970
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$33,790

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