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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,990
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.1% vs 2024
$53,840
Mean Salary
$51,990
Median Salary
$25.00
Hourly Rate
1,480 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida earn a median salary of $51,990 per year ($4,332/month).
This is 13.0% below the national average of $59,780.
Florida ranks #38 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 1,480 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 10.1% 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 Florida
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida range from $40,370 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,490 and $60,460.
Median $51,990
P10: $40,370P25: $45,490P75: $60,460P90: $63,640
10th
$40,370
25th
$45,490
Median
$51,990
75th
$60,460
90th
$63,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,370
$19.41
$3,364
25th Percentile
$45,490
$21.87
$3,790
Median (50th)
$51,990
$25.00
$4,332
75th Percentile
$60,460
$29.07
$5,038
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,640
$30.60
$5,303
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Florida ranks #38 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 Florida?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida is $51,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,840.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida range from $40,370 at the 10th percentile to $63,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,490 and $60,460.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Florida typically start around $40,370 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,480 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Florida?
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 Florida is approximately $25.00 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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