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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,620
Median Annual Salary
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+15.3% vs 2024
$55,860
Mean Salary
$58,620
Median Salary
$28.18
Hourly Rate
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina earn a median salary of $58,620 per year ($4,885/month).
This is 1.9% below the national average of $59,780.
North Carolina ranks #25 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Salaries increased by 15.3% 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 North Carolina
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina range from $46,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,360 and $60,460.
Median $58,620
P10: $46,780P25: $49,360P75: $60,460P90: $64,020
10th
$46,780
25th
$49,360
Median
$58,620
75th
$60,460
90th
$64,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,780
$22.49
$3,898
25th Percentile
$49,360
$23.73
$4,113
Median (50th)
$58,620
$28.18
$4,885
75th Percentile
$60,460
$29.07
$5,038
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,020
$30.78
$5,335
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
North Carolina ranks #25 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 North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina is $58,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,860.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina range from $46,780 at the 10th percentile to $64,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,360 and $60,460.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in North Carolina typically start around $46,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,360 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina is approximately $28.18 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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