Helpers--Extraction Workers Salary in Oregon (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Helpers--Extraction Workers in Oregon, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$46,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $47,730
State Rank
#19 of 26
90 employed here

How much do Helpers--Extraction Workers make in Oregon?

Helpers--Extraction Workers in Oregon take home a median of $46,270 annually — roughly $22.25 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $47,730.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $42,900 while the top 10% make $64,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,820 and $58,380 a year.

Helpers--Extraction Workers salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$42,900$20.63
25th percentile (early career)$43,820$21.07
50th percentile (median)$46,270$22.25
75th percentile (experienced)$58,380$28.07
90th percentile (top earners)$64,160$30.85

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 19th out of 26 states and territories for Helpers--Extraction Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1West Virginia$77,180
2Kentucky$68,020
3Utah$55,490
4Wyoming$55,240
5New York$54,910

Working as Helpers--Extraction Workers in Oregon

Nationally, about 7,000 people work as Helpers--Extraction Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Oregon pay ($46,270) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Helpers--Extraction Workers make in Oregon?
The median Helpers--Extraction Workers salary in Oregon is $46,270 per year, or about $22.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,900 at the entry level to $64,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Helpers--Extraction Workers about 3% less than the national median of $47,730. Oregon ranks 19th out of 26 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Helpers--Extraction Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,270 a year. About 90 Helpers--Extraction Workers are employed in Oregon. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.