Best Paying Industries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
$52,550
National Median Salary
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Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $133,570 | +154.2% | 280 |
| 2 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $86,360 | +64.3% | 110 |
| 3 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $73,430 | +39.7% | — |
| 4 | Coal Mining | $66,520 | +26.6% | 2,860 |
| 5 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $64,400 | +22.5% | 160 |
| 6 | Chemical Manufacturing | $64,400 | +22.5% | 160 |
| 7 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $62,740 | +19.4% | 260 |
| 8 | Metal Ore Mining | $61,340 | +16.7% | 580 |
| 9 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $60,640 | +15.4% | 310 |
| 10 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $60,590 | +15.3% | 3,430 |
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