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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.7% vs 2024
$49,420
Mean Salary
$47,100
Median Salary
$22.64
Hourly Rate
1,440 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $47,100 per year ($3,925/month).
This is 21.2% below the national average of $59,780.
Oklahoma ranks #47 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 1,440 people work in this occupation across Oklahoma.
Salaries increased by 4.7% 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 Oklahoma
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma range from $40,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,490 and $55,990.
Median $47,100
P10: $40,000P25: $46,490P75: $55,990P90: $55,990
10th
$40,000
25th
$46,490
Median
$47,100
75th
$55,990
90th
$55,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,000
$19.23
$3,333
25th Percentile
$46,490
$22.35
$3,874
Median (50th)
$47,100
$22.64
$3,925
75th Percentile
$55,990
$26.92
$4,665
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,990
$26.92
$4,665
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#47
Oklahoma ranks #47 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 Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma is $47,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,420.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma range from $40,000 at the 10th percentile to $55,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,490 and $55,990.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Oklahoma typically start around $40,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,440 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma is approximately $22.64 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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