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Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, helpers--extraction workers earn $48,400 at the median, or about $23.27 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$48K
Median annual
$23.27/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in Pennsylvania?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,287/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,351/mo
Rent as % of take-home41.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$50,963/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,936/mo

About helpers--extraction workers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 6,720
Pennsylvania employed: 300
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania

Bar chart showing Helpers--Extraction Workers salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $42,570, 25th percentile $46,530, median $48,400, 75th percentile $49,840, 90th percentile $62,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$47KMedian$48K75th$50K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Helpers--Extraction Workers salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $42,570, 25th percentile $46,530, median $48,400, 75th percentile $49,840, 90th percentile $62,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level helpers--extraction workers (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Helpers--Extraction Workers salary by metro in Pennsylvania

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$52K+7%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers--extraction workers make in Pennsylvania?

The median is $48,400 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,570, and experienced helpers--extraction workers can clear $62,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in Pennsylvania?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,287/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 41.1% 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 Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania 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 $50,963 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.

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