Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,390 +51.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.17
10th percentile $48,610
90th percentile $90,530
Employed locally 60
National median $52,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,610
    25th
    $79,390
    50th (median)
    $79,390
    75th
    $90,530
    90th
    $90,530

    Top-paying metros for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $139,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,790
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $111,600
    New Jersey $105,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $94,470

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,030
    Construction Laborers$51,170
    Electricians$71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,460
    Carpenters$58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in East-Central Montana is $38.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.52 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries?

    The median Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salary in East-Central Montana is 51.1% above the national median of $52,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining (10th percentile) earn around $48,610 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,390.