Salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
Also known as: Backhoe Operator, Dragline Oiler, Dragline Operator, Equipment Operator, Excavator Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Loader Operator, Pit Operator, Track Hoe Operator
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These workers operate heavy machinery with scoops or shovels in order to excavate loose materials from the earth. This occupation is dangerous as it deals with heavy lifting and heavy-duty machine operation. To qualify for this position, a high school diploma or GED is usually required. Before beginning official work, it is possible that up to one year of formal training may be required.A Excavating or Loading Machine or Dragline Operator will most likely earn wages that can range from $31,660 to $70,840 based on experience and talent. usually get an average wage of fourty-eight thousand five hundred dollars on an annual basis.
make the most money in Alaska, where they get average compensation of close to about $69,880. These employees make the highest salary in Utilities, which has job pay of $82,570.
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The national wage distribution is shown below. To overlay local salaries for an Excavating or Loading Machine or Dragline Operator, please select your state.
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INDUSTRIES
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators tend to make the most in the following industries:
$82,570
$50,310
$49,320
$48,440
$48,150
$44,760
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
$38,610
$38,750
$42,270
$43,750
$44,110
$44,360
