Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in West Virginia
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in West Virginia earn a median of $61,330 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030; the top 10% earn over $79,320. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in West Virginia
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in West Virginia?
The median is $61,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030 and the top 10% earn over $79,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.