Energy
Extraction Worker
Conduct activities for the extraction of natural resources, such as in a mine, excavation, or drilling operations. This job includes all extraction jobs that do not use specialized machinery.
Annual openings
37
BLS median wage
$77,890
Typical education
High school (GED)
10-year growth
+2%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
High school (GED)
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Work experience
Moderate on-the-job training and experience is expected.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Trades
- Mining
Automation exposure
High exposure
Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.