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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.7% vs 2024
$63,000
Mean Salary
$61,280
Median Salary
$29.46
Hourly Rate
310 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon earn a median salary of $61,280 per year ($5,106/month).
This is 2.5% above the national average of $59,780.
Oregon ranks #15 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 310 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 1.7% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon range from $50,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,420 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,450 and $70,440.
Median $61,280
P10: $50,390P25: $56,450P75: $70,440P90: $74,420
10th
$50,390
25th
$56,450
Median
$61,280
75th
$70,440
90th
$74,420
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,390
$24.23
$4,199
25th Percentile
$56,450
$27.14
$4,704
Median (50th)
$61,280
$29.46
$5,106
75th Percentile
$70,440
$33.87
$5,870
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,420
$35.78
$6,201
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,000 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Oregon ranks #15 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 Oregon?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon is $61,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,000.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon range from $50,390 at the 10th percentile to $74,420 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,450 and $70,440.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Oregon typically start around $50,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 310 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Oregon?
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 Oregon is approximately $29.46 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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