Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Georgia
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Georgia earn a median salary of $48,166 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.3% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 1,090 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $41,770 to $51,720 depending on location.
$48,166
Avg median salary in Georgia
$51,720
Highest paying metro
$41,770
Lowest paying metro
1,090
Employed in Georgia
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $51,720 | $48,880 | $59,700 | 640 |
| Savannah, GA | $50,170 | $47,530 | $58,330 | 50 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $49,520 | $46,240 | $56,920 | 30 |
| Middle Georgia | $49,140 | $44,280 | $57,200 | 60 |
| Macon, GA | $48,380 | $47,880 | $58,560 | 80 |
| East Georgia | $46,460 | $45,650 | $54,850 | 30 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $41,770 | $41,770 | $45,830 | 200 |