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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,290
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.8% vs 2024
$53,030
Mean Salary
$50,290
Median Salary
$24.18
Hourly Rate
1,180 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia earn a median salary of $50,290 per year ($4,190/month).
This is 15.9% below the national average of $59,780.
Georgia ranks #39 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 1,180 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 2.8% 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 Georgia
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia range from $44,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,880 and $57,690.
Median $50,290
P10: $44,270P25: $47,880P75: $57,690P90: $61,990
10th
$44,270
25th
$47,880
Median
$50,290
75th
$57,690
90th
$61,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,270
$21.28
$3,689
25th Percentile
$47,880
$23.02
$3,990
Median (50th)
$50,290
$24.18
$4,190
75th Percentile
$57,690
$27.74
$4,807
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,990
$29.80
$5,165
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,030 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#39
Georgia ranks #39 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 Georgia?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia is $50,290 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,030.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia range from $44,270 at the 10th percentile to $61,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,880 and $57,690.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Georgia typically start around $44,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,180 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia?
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 Georgia is approximately $24.18 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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