Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Ohio
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Ohio earn a median of $58,240 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,610; the top 10% earn over $97,020. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Ohio
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Ohio?
The median is $58,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,610 and the top 10% earn over $97,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.