Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Occupation

$52,550
National Median Salary
$25.26
Median Hourly Wage
34,210
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$39,650
$46,290
$52,550
$63,630
$80,970

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2019-2024)

+17.3%
5 Year Change
$44,800
2019 Median
$52,550
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Industry Annual Median Employment
Utilities $133,570 280
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $86,360 110
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $73,430 —
Coal Mining $66,520 2,860
Chemical Manufacturing $64,400 160

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Top Paying States for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

State Annual Median Employment
New Jersey $105,490 840
Minnesota $79,060 740
Alaska $78,690 140
North Dakota $76,690 200
Wyoming $76,160 390

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Utilities Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Coal Mining Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Chemical Manufacturing Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors Metal Ore Mining Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Other Specialty Trade Contractors Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Repair and Maintenance