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Helpers--Extraction Workers — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

-1.7%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

700

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Little or no change

What This Means

Employment of helpers--extraction workers is projected to decline +1.7% from 2024 to 2034.

About 700 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $48,400 as of the latest data. About 6,720 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

High School Diploma