Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Minnesota
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Minnesota earn a median salary of $67,525 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +28.5% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 440 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $55,220 to $79,830 depending on location.
$67,525
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$79,830
Highest paying metro
$55,220
Lowest paying metro
440
Employed in Minnesota
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $79,830 | $61,090 | $95,140 | 390 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $55,220 | $47,980 | $70,650 | 50 |