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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,670
Median Annual Salary
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+2.7% vs 2024
$58,150
Mean Salary
$58,670
Median Salary
$28.21
Hourly Rate
190 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho earn a median salary of $58,670 per year ($4,889/month).
This is 1.9% below the national average of $59,780.
Idaho ranks #24 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 190 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho range from $47,060 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,080 and $63,550.
Median $58,670
P10: $47,060P25: $50,080P75: $63,550P90: $71,750
10th
$47,060
25th
$50,080
Median
$58,670
75th
$63,550
90th
$71,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,060
$22.62
$3,921
25th Percentile
$50,080
$24.08
$4,173
Median (50th)
$58,670
$28.21
$4,889
75th Percentile
$63,550
$30.55
$5,295
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,750
$34.50
$5,979
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Idaho ranks #24 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho is $58,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,150.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho range from $47,060 at the 10th percentile to $71,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,080 and $63,550.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Idaho typically start around $47,060 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,080 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 190 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Idaho?
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 Idaho is approximately $28.21 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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