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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,310
Median Annual Salary
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+5.6% vs 2024
$65,360
Mean Salary
$60,310
Median Salary
$29.00
Hourly Rate
560 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona earn a median salary of $60,310 per year ($5,025/month).
This is 0.9% above the national average of $59,780.
Arizona ranks #18 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 560 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 5.6% 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 Arizona
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona range from $47,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $53,540 and $76,150.
Median $60,310
P10: $47,510P25: $53,540P75: $76,150P90: $88,130
10th
$47,510
25th
$53,540
Median
$60,310
75th
$76,150
90th
$88,130
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,510
$22.84
$3,959
25th Percentile
$53,540
$25.74
$4,461
Median (50th)
$60,310
$29.00
$5,025
75th Percentile
$76,150
$36.61
$6,345
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,130
$42.37
$7,344
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Arizona ranks #18 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 Arizona?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona is $60,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,360.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona range from $47,510 at the 10th percentile to $88,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $53,540 and $76,150.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Arizona typically start around $47,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $53,540 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 560 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Arizona?
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 Arizona is approximately $29.00 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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