Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Utah
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Utah earn a median of $54,330 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,560; the top 10% earn over $69,180. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Utah
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Utah?
The median is $54,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,560 and the top 10% earn over $69,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 49 (−5% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.