SOC 47-5081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Extraction Workers — Utah
Utah
In Utah the median wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers is $55,490 a year, which is 16.3% higher than the national figure of $47,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Utah the median wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers is $55,490 a year, which is 16.3% higher than the national figure of $47,730. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,600 and $55,490. The lowest tenth earn under $45,510, while the highest tenth earn more than $55,490.
Utah ranks number 3rd out of 26 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 391st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,510 | −4.7% |
| 25th | $45,600 | −4.5% |
| Median (50th) | $55,490 | +16.3% |
| 75th | $55,490 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $55,490 | +16.3% |
| Mean | $52,790 | +10.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $55,490 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$55,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,107US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,490 a year, 16.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,510 to $55,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 26 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $55,490, or $26.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,730, so pay in Utah is 16.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Utah earns more than $55,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,510 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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