Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Helpers — extraction workers >

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Helpers — extraction workers

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area. Excludes apprentice workers.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 29,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: More slowly than average
Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Helpers — extraction workers

2002 employment: 29,000
2012 projected employment: 30,000
Change — numeric: 1,000; percent: 3.9%
2002 median annual earnings: $25,200; earnings group: low
2002 self-employed: 0.0%
2002 part-time employment: low
2002 unemployment: very high
Typical education and training: Short-term on-the-job traning
Educational attainment — high school: 76.6%; some college: 19.5%; bachelor's degree: 3.8%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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