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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$65,710
Median Annual Salary
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+9.5% vs 2024
$68,460
Mean Salary
$65,710
Median Salary
$31.59
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut earn a median salary of $65,710 per year ($5,475/month).
This is 9.9% above the national average of $59,780.
Connecticut ranks #10 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries increased by 9.5% 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 Connecticut
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut range from $46,930 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $85,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,180 and $79,760.
Median $65,710
P10: $46,930P25: $60,180P75: $79,760P90: $85,040
10th
$46,930
25th
$60,180
Median
$65,710
75th
$79,760
90th
$85,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,930
$22.56
$3,910
25th Percentile
$60,180
$28.93
$5,015
Median (50th)
$65,710
$31.59
$5,475
75th Percentile
$79,760
$38.35
$6,646
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$85,040
$40.88
$7,086
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,460 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Connecticut ranks #10 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 Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut is $65,710 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,460.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut range from $46,930 at the 10th percentile to $85,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,180 and $79,760.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Connecticut typically start around $46,930 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Connecticut?
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 Connecticut is approximately $31.59 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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