Best States for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salaries
$52,550
National Median Salary
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Top 10 Highest Paying States
State Salary Comparison PRO
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Location Quotient | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $105,490 | +100.7% | — | 840 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $79,060 | +50.4% | — | 740 |
| 3 | Alaska | $78,690 | +49.7% | — | 140 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $76,690 | +45.9% | — | 200 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $76,160 | +44.9% | — | 390 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $74,300 | +41.4% | — | 190 |
| 7 | California | $73,580 | +40.0% | — | 900 |
| 8 | Indiana | $68,200 | +29.8% | — | 950 |
| 9 | Maryland | $65,060 | +23.8% | — | 730 |
| 10 | Montana | $64,740 | +23.2% | — | 170 |
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