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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,280
Median Annual Salary
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+0.8% vs 2024
$59,180
Mean Salary
$58,280
Median Salary
$28.02
Hourly Rate
990 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $58,280 per year ($4,856/month).
This is 2.5% below the national average of $59,780.
Wisconsin ranks #28 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 990 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries increased by 0.8% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin range from $49,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,870 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,380 and $62,540.
Median $58,280
P10: $49,110P25: $51,380P75: $62,540P90: $73,870
10th
$49,110
25th
$51,380
Median
$58,280
75th
$62,540
90th
$73,870
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,110
$23.61
$4,092
25th Percentile
$51,380
$24.70
$4,281
Median (50th)
$58,280
$28.02
$4,856
75th Percentile
$62,540
$30.07
$5,211
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,870
$35.51
$6,155
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#28
Wisconsin ranks #28 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin is $58,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,180.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin range from $49,110 at the 10th percentile to $73,870 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,380 and $62,540.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Wisconsin typically start around $49,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 990 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin is approximately $28.02 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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