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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Delaware

Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Delaware earn a median of $46,900 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$46,900
vs. U.S. median
−18% ($57,430)
Rank among states
48 of 49
Jobs in the state
130

Pay range in Delaware

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,480; the top 10% earn over $70,440. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.

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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Delaware

How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Delaware?

The median is $46,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,480 and the top 10% earn over $70,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Delaware a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?

On pay alone it ranks 48 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses