Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $46,480 | $52,550 | -11.6% vs US |
| State Rank | #43 of 50 states | ||
| Employment | 780 jobs | 34,210 jobs | 2.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,220 | $17.41 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,590 | $20.48 |
| Median | $46,480 | $22.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,210 | $23.18 |
| 90th Percentile | $66,620 | $32.03 |
