Highest-paying cities for extraction workers, all other
Beckley, WV leads at $70,120 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $70,120 | $61,180–$70,340 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,910 | $39,720–$67,400 |
| Houston, TX | $64,740 | $64,730–$65,220 |
| Wheeling, WV | $62,970 | $62,970–$65,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,820 | $44,370–$62,820 |
| Reno, NV | $61,790 | $56,250–$67,450 |
| New Orleans, LA | $54,870 | $45,790–$72,190 |
| Lafayette, LA | $53,210 | $41,880–$63,450 |
| Casper, WY | $51,160 | $48,930–$63,140 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,050 | $44,800–$64,220 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,210 | $42,210–$45,230 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.