Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Washington
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Washington earn a median of $64,270 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,970; the top 10% earn over $93,150. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Washington
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Washington?
The median is $64,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,970 and the top 10% earn over $93,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+12% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.