Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Michigan
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Michigan earn a median of $59,040 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,730; the top 10% earn over $71,090. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
States ranked near Michigan
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Michigan
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Michigan?
The median is $59,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,730 and the top 10% earn over $71,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 49 (+3% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.