Extraction Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Extraction Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Extraction Technician in the United States is $40,315 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Extraction Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,196
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,792 to $43,393
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,585
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
AI-Powered HR
View as table View as graph 25% $36,792 10% $33,585 90% $46,196 75% $43,393 $40,315 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Extraction Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,393 $3,616 $834 $21
Average $40,315 $3,360 $775 $19
25th Percentile $36,792 $3,066 $708 $18
Check out Extraction Technician Job Openings in the United States
Chief AI Officer

Confidential - Columbus, OH

Associate Vice President Internal Communications

Confidential - Columbus, OH

Vice President Credit Risk Strategy&Data Science

Confidential - Columbus, OH

Regional Truck Driver Company

KreilKamp Trucking - Columbus, OH

Search More Extraction Technician Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Extraction Technician Salaries

An Extraction Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Extraction Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Extraction Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,048
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,755
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,840
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,535
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,882
Levels Salary
Extractio... Level Extraction Technician$41,048
Loan Serv... Level Extraction Technician$45,755
Loan Serv... Level Extraction Technician$50,840
Loan Serv... Level Extraction Technician$62,535
Loan Serv... Level Extraction Technician$94,882
$41,048 0 yr
$45,755 < 2 yrs
$50,840 2-4 yrs
$62,535 5-8 yrs
$94,882 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Extraction Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $50,849
  • San Francisco: $50,292
  • Oakland: $49,232

What Skills Can Increase an Extraction Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.51% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Commercial Loans (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): A commercial loan is a debt-based funding arrangement between a business and a financial institution such as a bank. It is typically used to fund major capital expenditures and/or cover operational costs that the company may otherwise be unable to afford.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.51%
Commercial Loans 1.74%
Financial Services 1.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Extraction Technician's salary.
  • Construction Loans: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Construction Loans
$54,021
34%
Decision Making
$45,152
12%
Coordination
$44,346
10%
Confidentiality
$43,943
9%
Listening
$43,943
9%
Word Processing
$43,540
8%
Get Latest Data

Extraction Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Extraction Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Extraction Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Extraction Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Extraction Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$48,377$23.020%

How Education impacts an Extraction Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Extraction Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Extraction Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,022 and $40,695).

Extraction Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Extraction Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 32.0%
High School 32.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 48.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
view as graph

Extraction Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Extraction Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Extraction Technician

Salaries for an Extraction Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,525 in 2023 to around $40,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Extraction Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Extraction Technician Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$40,525
2024
$40,564
2025
$40,330
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $40,525
2024 $40,564
2025 $40,330
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Extraction Technician

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Extraction Technician

Here are companies hiring for Extraction Technician and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Extraction Technician Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Extraction Technician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    22 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    22 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

    22 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

    McDonald’s is seeking Crew Team Members to assist with daily restaurant operations including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining restaurant... more

    29 Days Ago

  • Amazon Flex

    Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex | Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex Delivery Drivers use their own vehicle to deliver Amazon packages to customers on scheduled delivery blocks. Drivers are responsible for pickin... more

    29 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial. About the Company. Globally-recognized manufacturer of packaging components & delivery systems for injectable drugs. Industry. ... more

    1 Month Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

FAQ about Extraction Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Extraction Technician?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Extraction Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst