Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $52,580 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,020; the top 10% earn over $61,730. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $52,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,020 and the top 10% earn over $61,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 49 (−8% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.