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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,070
Median Annual Salary
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+2.4% vs 2024
$75,540
Mean Salary
$76,070
Median Salary
$36.57
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $76,070 per year ($6,339/month).
This is 27.2% above the national average of $59,780.
Massachusetts ranks #6 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 2.4% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts range from $55,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $110,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,910 and $80,220.
Median $76,070
P10: $55,210P25: $62,910P75: $80,220P90: $110,730
10th
$55,210
25th
$62,910
Median
$76,070
75th
$80,220
90th
$110,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$55,210
$26.54
$4,600
25th Percentile
$62,910
$30.25
$5,242
Median (50th)
$76,070
$36.57
$6,339
75th Percentile
$80,220
$38.57
$6,685
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$110,730
$53.24
$9,227
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,540 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
Massachusetts ranks #6 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts is $76,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,540.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts range from $55,210 at the 10th percentile to $110,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,910 and $80,220.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Massachusetts typically start around $55,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,910 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts is approximately $36.57 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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