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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,120
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$61,950
Mean Salary
$58,120
Median Salary
$27.94
Hourly Rate
1,490 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York earn a median salary of $58,120 per year ($4,843/month).
This is 2.8% below the national average of $59,780.
New York ranks #30 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 1,490 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 New York
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York range from $44,930 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $95,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $71,020.
Median $58,120
P10: $44,930P25: $47,840P75: $71,020P90: $95,000
10th
$44,930
25th
$47,840
Median
$58,120
75th
$71,020
90th
$95,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,930
$21.60
$3,744
25th Percentile
$47,840
$23.00
$3,986
Median (50th)
$58,120
$27.94
$4,843
75th Percentile
$71,020
$34.14
$5,918
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$95,000
$45.67
$7,916
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#30
New York ranks #30 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 New York?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York is $58,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,950.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York range from $44,930 at the 10th percentile to $95,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $71,020.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in New York typically start around $44,930 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,490 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New York?
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 New York is approximately $27.94 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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