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How to become helpers--extraction workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,730
25th–75th pct. $41,430–$57,920
Top pay (est.)
$88,400
Top 10% $68,020
Pay in 5 years
$55,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,400est.
$56,200–$75,900
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
9%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.7%
700 openings / yr

How to become helpers--extraction workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Helpers--Extraction Workers

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.4
Coordination
3.2
Repairing
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
3.1
Monitoring
3.1
Operation and Control
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.4
Public Safety and Security
3.3
Transportation
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Production and Processing
2.9
Engineering and Technology
2.9
Mathematics
2.8
English Language
2.7

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Reaction TimeTrunk StrengthStatic StrengthMultilimb CoordinationControl PrecisionExtent Flexibility

Education of workers

High school diploma
97%
Associate's degree
2%
Post-secondary certificate
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
50%
1–3 months
22%
None / short demo
10%
3–6 months
10%
6–12 months
6%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

None
56%
3–6 months
30%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
2%
Up to 1 month
2%
2–4 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as helpers--extraction workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.