Highest-paying states for helpers--extraction workers
West Virginia leads at $77,180 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $77,180 | $43,140–$77,230 |
| Kentucky | $68,020 | $68,000–$68,020 |
| Wyoming | $55,240 | $50,150–$68,780 |
| New York | $54,910 | $48,480–$60,470 |
| New Mexico | $54,840 | $35,140–$74,340 |
| New Hampshire | $54,700 | $54,340–$61,060 |
| California | $51,720 | $46,370–$58,320 |
| Maryland | $51,020 | $49,710–$53,810 |
| Virginia | $50,350 | $49,000–$78,010 |
| Indiana | $49,490 | $43,190–$79,360 |
| Alaska | $48,820 | $40,570–$65,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,290 | $43,990–$49,860 |
| Louisiana | $46,940 | $44,700–$49,720 |
| Montana | $46,720 | $42,960–$55,470 |
| Nevada | $46,610 | $46,500–$48,360 |
| Oregon | $46,270 | $43,820–$58,380 |
| South Dakota | $45,250 | $45,250–$53,140 |
| North Carolina | $42,670 | $36,500–$54,720 |
| Florida | $41,090 | $39,000–$46,920 |
| Texas | $40,650 | $38,130–$44,300 |
| Oklahoma | $38,510 | $26,320–$43,110 |
| Colorado | $37,450 | $37,450–$53,730 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.