{"id":107168,"date":"2022-04-19T02:45:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=107168"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:24:23","slug":"best-paying-jobs-in-basic-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/best-paying-jobs-in-basic-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"Highest-Paying Basic Industries Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Basic industries is a major industry sector responsible for supplying raw materials to other industries such as metals, gas, coal, wood, and paper. Each type of raw material is then used to manufacture various types of goods. Although there are many promising career options in the basic industry sector, the best-paying jobs in basic industries are mainly in the agricultural sector, energy sector, paper sector, and mining sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Statista, the key industries like forestry, fishing, oil and gas, and mining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1282672\/real-value-added-us-gdp-primary-sector-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">added a total value of $39.9 million<\/a> to the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020. If you want to land a high-paying and satisfying job and find out what basic industries jobs pay, keep reading to learn about basic industries salaries and basic industries careers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- load the widget code --><div class=\"esy_widget_container esy_type_search\" style=\"min-height:175px\"><\/div><script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {ESY.Widget({category_id: '',domain_id: 'careerkarma.com',widget_id: '945946',custom_options: '',tags: '',intro: '',type: 'search'});});<\/script><!-- END load the widget code -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-basic-industries-jobs-pay\">What Do Basic Industries Jobs Pay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/home.htm#:~:text=The%20median%20annual%20wage%20for,for%20all%20occupations%20of%20%2441%2C950.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">median annual wage for agricultural and food scientists<\/a> was $68,830 in 2020. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/petroleum-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">median annual wage for petroleum engineers<\/a> was $137,330. The precise hourly rates or salary for a job in basic industries depend on the job level and the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry-level jobs like agricultural, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/farming-fishing-and-forestry\/fishers-and-related-fishing-workers.htm#tab-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">fishing and hunting<\/a>, forest and conservation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/farming-fishing-and-forestry\/logging-workers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">logging jobs <\/a>paid between $28,530 to $42,350 in 2020. Basic industries produce high-paying jobs that leave you financially stable and satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basic-industries-job-outlook\">Basic Industries Job Outlook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, food scientist jobs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/farming-fishing-and-forestry\/agricultural-workers.htm#tab-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">jobs for agricultural workers will grow by two percent<\/a> between 2020 to 2030, and the number of jobs for petroleum engineers is expected to grow by eight percent. The specific career prospects for basic industries depends on the type of industry and position level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs for fishing and hunting workers will increase by 11 percent between 2020 to 2030 and seven percent for logging workers. Similarly, the job growth outlook is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mining-and-geological-engineers.htm#tab-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">4 percent for mining and geological engineers<\/a>. Professionals in this industry have excellent opportunities when it comes to a career choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basic-industries-job-satisfaction\">Basic Industries Job Satisfaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Job satisfaction in basic industries depends on the level of work and education. Basic industries contribute a large amount to the United States\u2019 GDP, coming in third place after manufacturing and services. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pewresearch.org\/social-trends\/2016\/10\/06\/the-state-of-american-jobs\/st_2016-10-06_jobs-41\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">job satisfaction survey<\/a> by Pew Research Center, workers earning over $30,000 per year have a job satisfaction of 45 percent, while it was 59 percent for those earning $75,000 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basic-industries-salaries-lucrative-basic-industries-careers\">Basic Industries Salaries: Lucrative Basic Industries Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"course-info-table\">\n<thead>\n  <tr>\n    <th>Basic Industries Careers<\/th>\n    <th>Basic Industries Salaries<\/th>\n    <th>Job Outlook<\/th>\n    <th>Minimum Education <\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Vice President of Agronomy<\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/vice-president-of-agronomy-john-hancock-JV_IC1138213_KO0,26_KE27,39.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$152,719<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/top-executives.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">8%<\/a>*<\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Science or Crop Production<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Vice President of Mining Operations <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/vice-president-of-operations-elite-mining-JV_IC1138322_KO0,28_KE29,41.htm?jl=1007723941688&amp;pos=104&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbbde236889b9879deea30904&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;ea=1&amp;cs=1_a54e420e&amp;cb=1648124372040&amp;jobListingId=1007723941688&amp;jrtk=3-0-1futts8sfptt7801-1futts8tbpklo800-5aeb5f1cac0e1018-&amp;ctt=1648124416782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$125,000<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>8%*<\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Head Grower <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/head-grower-gotham-greens-JV_IC1148156_KO0,11_KE12,25.htm?jl=1007500567589&amp;pos=109&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbbe50a23bc53ba6524f1daf4&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;ea=1&amp;cs=1_b580e772&amp;cb=1648124824466&amp;jobListingId=1007500567589&amp;jrtk=3-0-1futua2ksq0th801-1futua2lii7n2800-0f16325ccdc3ad8f-&amp;ctt=1648124865218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$125,000<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/farming-fishing-and-forestry\/agricultural-workers.htm#:~:text=Overall%20employment%20of%20agricultural%20workers,on%20average%2C%20over%20the%20decade.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">2%<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>Advanced degree in plant science, horticulture, or related field<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Vice President, Machinery and Equipment <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/vice-president-machinery-and-equipment-kroll-JV_IC1146821_KO0,38_KE39,44.htm?jl=1007671718188&amp;pos=101&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbbf33af9afa90ded9acc97b0&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;cs=1_fc8198f6&amp;cb=1648125754294&amp;jobListingId=1007671718188&amp;jrtk=3-0-1futv6epeq0th801-1futv6eqfpkpr800-3c4e2cc9165cad18-&amp;ctt=1648125767156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$121,903<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>8%*<\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, or related field <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Business Development Engineer <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/business-development-engineer-westmoreland-mining-JV_IC1164306_KO0,29_KE30,49.htm?jl=1007718447174&amp;pos=113&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbbdc9b7490f0c813f73e16d0&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;ea=1&amp;cs=1_9030fd16&amp;cb=1648124271797&amp;jobListingId=1007718447174&amp;jrtk=3-0-1futtp6snu3fv801-1futtp6tiianq800-54abb74244ea5799-&amp;ctt=1648124317971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$110,000<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/mining-and-geological-engineers.htm#:~:text=in%20May%202020.-,Job%20Outlook,on%20average%2C%20over%20the%20decade.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">4%<\/a>**<\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering or related field <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Petroleum Production Engineer <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/production-engineer-occidental-petroleum-JV_IC1140171_KO0,19_KE20,40.htm?jl=1007736450371&amp;pos=105&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbc1b28fe8a238b2168452522&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;cs=1_aeecc908&amp;cb=1648128371310&amp;jobListingId=1007736450371&amp;jrtk=3-0-1fuu1maadu3l2801-1fuu1mabehekq800-b676854f5a15e290-&amp;ctt=1648128397343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$102,047<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/petroleum-engineers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">8%<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Chief Geologist <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.ca\/Salaries\/chief-geologist-salary-SRCH_KO0,15.htm?countryRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$95,972<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/geoscientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">7%<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Geology or equivalent <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Mining Engineer <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/mining-engineer-site-thiess-JV_IC1148170_KO0,20_KE21,27.htm?jl=1007727823842&amp;pos=109&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbbdc9b7490f0c813f73e16d0&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;ea=1&amp;cs=1_cfcb7679&amp;cb=1648124271796&amp;jobListingId=1007727823842&amp;jrtk=3-0-1futtp6snu3fv801-1futtp6tiianq800-0f54df499efee17e-&amp;ctt=1648124305504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$93,150<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>4%**<\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Mining Engineering <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer <\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/job-listing\/executive-assistant-to-chief-operating-officer-newmont-mining-JV_IC1148170_KO0,46_KE47,61.htm?jl=1007714687420&amp;pos=101&amp;ao=1136043&amp;s=58&amp;guid=0000017fbbde236889b9879deea30904&amp;src=GD_JOB_AD&amp;t=SR&amp;vt=w&amp;uido=CBE1456E67ECFEEF80575A9D96D557E0&amp;cs=1_fb4c4af6&amp;cb=1648124372038&amp;jobListingId=1007714687420&amp;jrtk=3-0-1futts8sfptt7801-1futts8tbpklo800-06de0ff6dcb5cd3a-&amp;ctt=1648124405649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$85,291<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/administrative-services-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">9%<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td>Soil Conservationist<\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.ca\/Salaries\/soil-conservationist-salary-SRCH_KO0,20.htm?countryRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">$64,588<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/conservation-scientists.htm#:~:text=6%25-,Overall%20employment%20of%20conservation%20scientists%20and%20foresters%20is%20projected%20to,the%20average%20for%20all%20occupations.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">7%<\/a><\/td>\n    <td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Agricultural Science or Environmental Studies<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*These statistics are grouped on BLS under Top Executives<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>**These statistics are grouped on BLS under Mining and Geological Engineers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-paying-jobs-in-basic-industries-in-detail\">Best-Paying Jobs in Basic Industries: In Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vice-president-of-agronomy\">Vice President of Agronomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$152,719<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vice president of agronomy performs a predominantly supervisory role. They work in the agriculture industry and their responsibilities will involve monitoring and managing pests, implementing nutritional management programs, and sampling tissues of plants and leaves. Excellent communication skills are some of the most important <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/professional-skills\/\">professional skills<\/a> everyone should have in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vice-president-of-mining-operations\">Vice President of Mining Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$125,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vice president of mining operations oversees multiple departments, staff, and projects within the company. Your main job will include creating and implementing organizational structures to meet the company objectives and long-term goals. They need to have an in-depth understanding of budget management, monitoring, and costs control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-grower\">Head Grower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$125,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The head grower is a food sector role that handles all matters of crop production to ensure the best yield quality. They work as food scientists in the agriculture- and food-related industries and are responsible for mentoring other employees, managing raw materials and climate conditions, ensuring yield quality, and keeping irrigation schedules. Five years of managerial experience and strong <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/analytical-skills-for-resume\/\">analytical skills<\/a> are necessary to become a head grower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vice-president-machinery-and-equipment-nbsp\">Vice President, Machinery and Equipment&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$121,903<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the vice president of machinery and equipment, you will have to perform an evaluation of the client\u2019s machinery, personal property, and equipment. Reporting finances, allocating purchase prices, and overviewing taxes are all aspects of this basic industries career path. You would also perform valuation modeling, data manipulation, on-site client meetings, and market research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-development-engineer-nbsp\">Business Development Engineer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$110,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business development engineer tests new ways to develop products in the lab, designs equipment configuration, and prevents potential safety issues related to project operations. Depending on the industry category, duties might include ensuring quality control, implementing manufacturing process improvement, keeping records, and creating product documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-petroleum-production-engineer-nbsp\">Petroleum Production Engineer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$102,047<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A petroleum production engineer in the oil industry is responsible for managing capital programs, monitoring the drilling engineer, and post-auditing company performance. Other duties include developing and implementing new well completions, monitoring capital effectiveness, and stimulation for hydraulic fracture treatments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chief-geologist-nbsp\">Chief Geologist&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$95,972<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chief geologist or the geological engineer of a company reports directly to the vice president of exploration. The job duties of a chief geologist include leading the geology team, creating and executing a successful grade control program, executing drilling programs, and assisting in open pit and exploration activities. This job is on a solid career path and usually comes with a high annual salary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mining-engineer-nbsp\">Mining Engineer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$93,150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mining engineers have one of the highest-paying jobs in the mining industry and in any basic industries field. A Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Mining Engineering, post-high school training, and previous experience in the industry are required for this job. <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-engineer\/\">A day in the life of an engineer<\/a> involves planning projects for mining operations and surveying boundaries for mine planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-executive-assistant-to-chief-operating-officer-nbsp\">Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$85,291<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The executive assistant to a chief operating officer (COO) in a basic industry like the gas industry or mining industry is one of the highest-paying jobs in the sector. They are assistants to top executives, associates, and reporters, mostly in major corporations. This key role involves managing the COO\u2019s agenda, coordinating meetings, and preparing data for administrative reports and presentations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-soil-conservationist-nbsp\">Soil Conservationist&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average Salary: <\/strong>$64,588<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The job of a soil conservationist is one of the highest-paying jobs in the basic industries sector. As a soil conservationist, you will collect data from reliable sources, develop budgets for different projects, and audit non-compliant companies. Other duties include creating scientific reports and presentations, lab testing environmental samples, and fixing any problem areas that arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resources-to-find-the-best-paying-jobs-in-basic-industries\">Resources to Find the Best-Paying Jobs in Basic Industries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Food Jobs<\/strong>. Here you can find great listings for basic industries jobs that are related to food jobs, restaurant jobs, and dairy farm jobs. You&#8217;ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/jobs-that-pay-fifteen-dollars-an-hour\/\">best jobs that pay $15 an hour<\/a> and even higher rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AgCareers.com<\/strong>. You can find the vast majority of agricultural jobs and agricultural career opportunities on this job board. These include jobs in food, natural resources, and biotechnology.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ForestryUSA<\/strong>. This is the best online job board for forestry, wildlife, natural resources, forestry products, and aquatics jobs in the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Betterteam<\/strong>. This job board is a hiring system that posts listings on hundreds of different job boards in America. It is one of the top places to land a job in the basic industries field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Careermine<\/strong>. This job board allows job seekers to find jobs specifically in the mining industry. It\u2019s a worldwide platform with thousands of jobs available in the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-basic-industries-a-good-career-path\">Is Basic Industries a Good Career Path?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a job in basic industries is a good career path. The prerequisites for each career path vary, but the overall job outlook for these industries is stable. There will always be a rising demand for raw materials such as coal for energy, wood for furniture, and cotton for clothes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An increase in demand for finished goods from the manufacturing sector automatically leads to a rise in demand for raw materials from basic industries. If you want to land one of the highest-paying jobs for basic industries, consider the oil, gas, and petroleum sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-paying-jobs-in-basic-industries-faq\">Best-Paying Jobs in Basic Industries FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650361391268\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>How do I get a job in the basic industries field?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>You should research <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/what-companies-are-in-the-basic-industries-field\/\">the best basic industries companies in 2022 <\/a>to help you decide where to apply and which career path to take. You can get an entry-level job in basic industries with just a high school diploma. You will need higher education to get promoted to better jobs.\u00a0<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650361398849\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>What is the basic industries sector?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>The basic industries sector is responsible for producing and supplying raw materials to the manufacturing and services industry. The major basic industries contributing to the country\u2019s GDP each year include agriculture, wood and pulp, and mining.\u00a0<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650361407365\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>What is the difference between a basic and non-basic industry?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>Basic industries supply raw materials to non-basic industries so they can produce finished goods. There are three economic categories under which all industries in the United States are divided. The categories are basic (primary), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (services) sectors. Industries falling in the secondary or tertiary sector are non-basic, while industries in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/8913\/primary-sector-of-the-us\/#topicHeader__wrapper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">primary sector<\/a> such as forestry, agriculture, mining, and fishing are basic industries.\u00a0<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650361524087\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>Which basic industry is the easiest to get a job in?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>Fishing is the easiest basic industry to get an entry-level job in. 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