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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,240
Median Annual Salary
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+4.0% vs 2024
$63,300
Mean Salary
$58,240
Median Salary
$28.00
Hourly Rate
1,120 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio earn a median salary of $58,240 per year ($4,853/month).
This is 2.6% below the national average of $59,780.
Ohio ranks #29 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 1,120 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 4.0% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio range from $45,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,740 and $65,900.
Median $58,240
P10: $45,610P25: $48,740P75: $65,900P90: $97,020
10th
$45,610
25th
$48,740
Median
$58,240
75th
$65,900
90th
$97,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,610
$21.93
$3,800
25th Percentile
$48,740
$23.43
$4,061
Median (50th)
$58,240
$28.00
$4,853
75th Percentile
$65,900
$31.68
$5,491
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,020
$46.64
$8,085
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Ohio ranks #29 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio is $58,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,300.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio range from $45,610 at the 10th percentile to $97,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,740 and $65,900.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Ohio typically start around $45,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,740 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,120 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Ohio?
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 Ohio is approximately $28.00 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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