In Oregon, helpers--extraction workers earn $45,760 at the median, or about $22 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Oregon. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Helpers--Extraction Workers salary percentiles in Oregon: 10th percentile $41,350, 25th percentile $42,740, median $45,760, 75th percentile $50,300, 90th percentile $61,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level helpers--extraction workers (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
How much do helpers--extraction workers make in Oregon?▼
The median is $45,760 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,350, and experienced helpers--extraction workers can clear $61,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Oregon?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,944/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 52.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--extraction workers salary go in Oregon?▼
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--extraction workers salary is worth about $44,670 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--extraction workers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
