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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Wyoming
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make in Wyoming?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,230
Median Annual Salary
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+2.7% vs 2024
$75,290
Mean Salary
$78,230
Median Salary
$37.61
Hourly Rate
420 people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary by percentile in Wyoming
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming earn a median salary of $78,230 per year ($6,519/month).
This is 30.9% above the national average of $59,780.
Wyoming ranks #4 out of 49 states for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay.
Approximately 420 people work in this occupation across Wyoming.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Wyoming
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming range from $57,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $70,010 and $79,870.
Median $78,230
P10: $57,700P25: $70,010P75: $79,870P90: $88,000
10th
$57,700
25th
$70,010
Median
$78,230
75th
$79,870
90th
$88,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$57,700
$27.74
$4,808
25th Percentile
$70,010
$33.66
$5,834
Median (50th)
$78,230
$37.61
$6,519
75th Percentile
$79,870
$38.40
$6,655
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,000
$42.31
$7,333
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
Wyoming ranks #4 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 Wyoming?
The median annual salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming is $78,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,290.
What is the salary range for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming?
Salaries for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming range from $57,700 at the 10th percentile to $88,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $70,010 and $79,870.
What is the starting salary for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming?
Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining positions in Wyoming typically start around $57,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $70,010 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 420 people are employed as Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming.
What is the hourly rate for a Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming is approximately $37.61 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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