Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $58,620 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,780; the top 10% earn over $64,020. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $58,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,780 and the top 10% earn over $64,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.