Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Colorado
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Colorado earn a median salary of $63,213 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +20.3% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 750 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $52,310 to $81,880 depending on location.
$63,213
Avg median salary in Colorado
$81,880
Highest paying metro
$52,310
Lowest paying metro
750
Employed in Colorado
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inExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado | $81,880 | $52,000 | $91,740 | 220 |
| Denver, CO | $62,650 | $58,410 | $77,410 | 190 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,980 | $61,980 | $77,020 | 40 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,410 | $59,890 | $92,600 | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,050 | $49,070 | $61,930 | 130 |
| Southwest Colorado | $52,310 | $50,980 | $62,720 | 120 |