Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Indiana
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Indiana earn a median salary of $60,835 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.8% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 320 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $57,420 to $65,290 depending on location.
$60,835
Avg median salary in Indiana
$65,290
Highest paying metro
$57,420
Lowest paying metro
320
Employed in Indiana
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, IN | $65,290 | $51,740 | $67,980 | 30 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,630 | $60,140 | $88,480 | 170 |
| Northern Indiana | $59,000 | $49,000 | $61,110 | 70 |
| Central Indiana | $57,420 | $48,670 | $59,960 | 50 |