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.
Salary Information
Salaries (all Helpers - Extraction Workers)
Average: $45,520
10% earn $34,970 (or less)
10% earn $63,320 (or more)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data
Job Title - Examples:
Continuous Miner Operator Helper
Driller Helper
Driller's Assistant
Longwall Machine Operator Helper
Miner Helper
Powderman
