Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary (2025)
Based on 34,480 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $41,600 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,890 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $57,430 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $65,730 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $82,400 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$48K
Median
$57K
75th
$66K
90th
$82K
Highest Paying States for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $88,110 |
| North Dakota | $88,100 |
| California | $85,520 |
| Alaska | $75,720 |
| Massachusetts | $75,540 |
| Wyoming | $75,290 |
| Illinois | $73,360 |
| Washington | $71,140 |
| Nevada | $69,640 |
| Connecticut | $68,460 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $88,110 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $68,460 — a difference of $19,650. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34,480 workers were employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $59,930 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-5022