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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,680
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.1% vs 2024
$75,720
Mean Salary
$74,680
Median Salary
$35.90
Hourly Rate
140 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska earn a median salary of $74,680 per year ($6,223/month).
This is 24.9% above the national average of $59,780.
Alaska ranks #7 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 140 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries decreased by 5.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
4.12
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.24
Building and Construction
3.17
Public Safety and Security
2.97
English Language
2.65
Mathematics
2.63
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(71.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska range from $42,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $106,110 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,140 and $93,270.
Median $74,680
P10: $42,680P25: $62,140P75: $93,270P90: $106,110
10th
$42,680
25th
$62,140
Median
$74,680
75th
$93,270
90th
$106,110
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,680
$20.52
$3,556
25th Percentile
$62,140
$29.88
$5,178
Median (50th)
$74,680
$35.90
$6,223
75th Percentile
$93,270
$44.84
$7,772
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$106,110
$51.01
$8,842
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Alaska ranks #7 of 49 states
$59,780
National avg. for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska is $74,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,720.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska range from $42,680 at the 10th percentile to $106,110 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,140 and $93,270.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Alaska typically start around $42,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,140 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 140 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Alaska is approximately $35.90 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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