A television personality, Parker Schnabel is best known for his appearances on the reality series, Gold Rush. After guest starring in the first season, he was promoted to being a regular cast member in season two. In fact, he has also worked on the title behind-the-scenes as an executive producer over the past few years.Â
Since his rise to fame on the Discovery Channel series, he has been featured in several other TV programs including Celebrity Page: Larry King Now, The Long Road, and Harry. Most recently, he starred in the eighth season of Gold Rush, which ran from 2017 to 2018.
How much is the 24-year-old paid for his role on the show? How lucrative is his mining business? How well off is he? According to various sources, Parker Schnabel has amassed a net worth of $2 million as of 2018. Where did he earn the bulk of his wealth from? Let’s go over his career below.
Parker Schnabel Net Worth 2018 – $2 Million
How did Parker Schnabel Make His Money & Wealth?
Born on July 22, 1994, in Haines, Alaska, Parker Schnabel grew up in Porcupine Creek with his brother, Payson. The son of Nancy and Roger Schnabel, he began working at his family’s Big Nugget Mine, as a young child. By the time he was sixteen, he had led a team of grizzled miners twice his age. Instead of attending college after graduating from high school, he set up his own mining operation using his college fund.
In 2010, he was invited to make a guest appearance on the Discovery Channel reality series, Gold Rush: Alaska. From there, he eventually joined the main cast in season two, during which he was given his grandfather’s Big Nugget Mine. Some of his other fellow cast mates include Rick Ness, Gary Grogan, Todd Hoffman, Fred Dodge, and Tony Beets, to name a few.
Since then, he has starred on the show for seven years. In fact, he has also helped to produce a handful of episodes in the past. Just recently, he and Hoffman wagered 100 ounces of gold to see who could mine the most in season eight. In the end, the season wrapped up in March 2018, after a 25-episode run. As far as we can tell, Schnabel will be coming back for the next season, which will be premiering on the Discovery Channel October 2 6, 2018.
In terms of how much he’s paid on the show, it’s said that he makes $25,000 per episode, which roughly works out to be $500,000 a year. Considering that, it’s likely that he’s raked in a significant amount since he joined the cast in 2011. With that said, it’s probably fair to say that most of his income comes from his successful mining business (starring in a reality series definitely doesn’t hurt though).Â
Since his rise to fame, he has been featured in a few other TV programs such as Larry King Now, Celebrity Page, Harry, and The Long Road.
Parker Schnabel’s Personal Life and FAQ:
Is Parker Schnabel Married?
While he isn’t married, he has been in a relationship with Ashley Yule for many years.
Does Parker Schnabel Have Any Children?
No, as far as we know, ParkerSchnabell does not have any children.
Did Parker Schnabel Go to College?
No, he has not. Instead of attending college, he chose to use his college fund to set up his own mining business. Before long, he had found over 1,000 ounces of gold.
What is Parker Schnabel Famous For?
Parker Schnabel is best known for his appearances on Discovery Channel’s reality series Gold Rush. Introduced in the first season as a guest star, he eventually joined the main cast in season two.
Where Does Parker Schnabel Live now? Pictures of Parker Schnabel’s HouseÂ
Parker Schnabel currently lives in Alaskan, where he continues his mining business.
What Kind of Car Does Parker Schnabel Drive?
This information is not available at this time.
How Much Money Did Parker Schnabel Make Last Year?
Unfortunately, we do not have any information on Parker Schnabel’s 2017 earnings at this time.
Recent Events
Most recently, Parker Schnabel starred in the eighth season of Gold Rush, which ran from October 13, 2017, to March 30, 2018. Last this fall, he will be returning for the ninth season.
Want to know what the Alaskan miner is up to? If so, be sure to give him a follow on social media—you can find him on Instagram at @GoldRushParker or on Twitter at @GoldRush_Parker. Alternatively, you can show your support on his official Facebook fan page, which you can check out here.
