Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Florida
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Florida earn a median of $51,990 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,370; the top 10% earn over $63,640. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Florida
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Florida?
The median is $51,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,370 and the top 10% earn over $63,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.