Helpers--Extraction Workers
Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Helpers--Extraction Workers to increase by 1.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 7,100 to 7,200 jobs. Its estimate of 700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($47,730), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
7,100
Projected employment (2034)
7,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
700
Pay & Preparation
$47,730
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Monitoring (3.75/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.62/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.5/5) • Operation and Control (3.5/5) • Repairing (3.38/5) • Troubleshooting (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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