Miner Assistant Career

*A job as a Miner Assistant falls under the broader career category of Helpers--Extraction Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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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Helpers--Extraction Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$37,160

Median Hourly Wage

$17.87*

Total Employed Nationally

17,660


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.