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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$52,350
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.4% vs 2024
$53,930
Mean Salary
$52,350
Median Salary
$25.17
Hourly Rate
1,520 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $52,350 per year ($4,362/month).
This is 12.4% below the national average of $59,780.
Pennsylvania ranks #37 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 7.4% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania range from $45,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,220 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,000 and $58,070.
Median $52,350
P10: $45,800P25: $49,000P75: $58,070P90: $60,220
10th
$45,800
25th
$49,000
Median
$52,350
75th
$58,070
90th
$60,220
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,800
$22.02
$3,816
25th Percentile
$49,000
$23.56
$4,083
Median (50th)
$52,350
$25.17
$4,362
75th Percentile
$58,070
$27.92
$4,839
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,220
$28.95
$5,018
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Pennsylvania ranks #37 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania is $52,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,930.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania range from $45,800 at the 10th percentile to $60,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,000 and $58,070.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $45,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,520 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania is approximately $25.17 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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