Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in New York
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in New York earn a median of $58,120 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,930; the top 10% earn over $95,000. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in New York
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in New York?
The median is $58,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,930 and the top 10% earn over $95,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.