Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Louisiana
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Louisiana earn a median salary of $39,703 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.4% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 280 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $23,050 to $56,770 depending on location.
$39,703
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$56,770
Highest paying metro
$23,050
Lowest paying metro
280
Employed in Louisiana
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $56,770 | $56,640 | $57,210 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $42,170 | $37,550 | $45,180 | 80 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,820 | $22,810 | $48,970 | 50 |
| Shreveport, LA | $23,050 | $23,050 | $40,330 | 70 |