Extraction workers, all other
All extraction workers not listed separately.
Extraction workers, all other all extraction workers not listed separately. The role reports a median annual salary of $50,110 in the US and is showing modest growth of 1% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a High school diploma or equivalent, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.47 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £38,301 a year for Mining and quarry workers and related operatives (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 8132). ONS rates this estimate reasonably precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
No official India pay figure for this career: it falls in more than one occupation group, and the Government of India's labour survey (PLFS) publishes pay only by occupation group.
Frequently asked questions
What does Extraction workers, all other do?
All extraction workers not listed separately.
How much does Extraction workers, all other earn?
The median annual salary for Extraction workers, all other in the US is $50,110.
What is the job outlook for Extraction workers, all other?
The role is showing modest growth of 1% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 6,300 workers.
How do I become extraction workers, all other?
The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
Will AI replace Extraction workers, all other?
Our AI-durability model gives Extraction workers, all other a score of 0.47 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Extraction workers, all other has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.