Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $52,350 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,800; the top 10% earn over $60,220. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $52,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,800 and the top 10% earn over $60,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.