Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Mississippi
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Mississippi earn a median salary of $44,623 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.1% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 180 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $38,470 to $50,030 depending on location.
$44,623
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$50,030
Highest paying metro
$38,470
Lowest paying metro
180
Employed in Mississippi
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $50,030 | $43,060 | $58,170 | 50 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $45,370 | $38,610 | $48,420 | 70 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $38,470 | $37,350 | $47,880 | 60 |