Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Illinois earn a median salary of $63,510 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +20.9% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 810 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $57,860 to $69,580 depending on location.
$63,510
Avg median salary in Illinois
$69,580
Highest paying metro
$57,860
Lowest paying metro
810
Employed in Illinois
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois | $69,580 | $49,570 | $81,340 | 130 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $63,680 | $60,420 | $87,300 | 390 |
| Northwest Illinois | $62,920 | $46,750 | $74,050 | 170 |
| West Central Illinois | $57,860 | $45,640 | $63,180 | 120 |