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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$51,770
Mean Salary
$49,000
Median Salary
$23.56
Hourly Rate
5,030 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas earn a median salary of $49,000 per year ($4,083/month).
This is 18.0% below the national average of $59,780.
Texas ranks #41 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 5,030 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 2.4% 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 Texas
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas range from $38,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,920 and $59,210.
Median $49,000
P10: $38,760P25: $43,920P75: $59,210P90: $67,560
10th
$38,760
25th
$43,920
Median
$49,000
75th
$59,210
90th
$67,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,760
$18.63
$3,230
25th Percentile
$43,920
$21.12
$3,660
Median (50th)
$49,000
$23.56
$4,083
75th Percentile
$59,210
$28.47
$4,934
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,560
$32.48
$5,630
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#41
Texas ranks #41 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas is $49,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,770.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas range from $38,760 at the 10th percentile to $67,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,920 and $59,210.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Texas typically start around $38,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,030 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas?
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 Texas is approximately $23.56 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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