Highest-paying states for extraction workers, all other
Colorado leads at $77,890 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $77,890 | $65,360–$81,250 |
| Idaho | $71,050 | $69,670–$86,920 |
| Nevada | $67,450 | $50,380–$88,130 |
| New York | $64,180 | $64,170–$65,550 |
| West Virginia | $63,550 | $61,750–$71,030 |
| Texas | $61,290 | $40,320–$65,200 |
| Wyoming | $59,090 | $49,080–$60,110 |
| Montana | $51,200 | $48,010–$61,780 |
| Tennessee | $49,400 | $48,290–$51,250 |
| Louisiana | $48,070 | $40,530–$64,220 |
| Arkansas | $47,200 | $38,650–$48,860 |
| Minnesota | $47,070 | $37,440–$47,770 |
| Georgia | $45,760 | $37,440–$53,140 |
| Ohio | $44,550 | $36,080–$57,480 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.