Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Iowa
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Iowa earn a median salary of $56,842 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.2% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 620 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $49,490 to $61,990 depending on location.
$56,842
Avg median salary in Iowa
$61,990
Highest paying metro
$49,490
Lowest paying metro
620
Employed in Iowa
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $61,990 | $47,190 | $81,940 | 60 |
| Des Moines, IA | $59,840 | $49,740 | $62,700 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa | $59,190 | $50,250 | $60,140 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,030 | $52,340 | $73,110 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa | $51,510 | $49,210 | $58,920 | 150 |
| Northeast Iowa | $49,490 | $46,730 | $52,280 | 140 |