Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Missouri
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Missouri earn a median salary of $57,367 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.2% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 350 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $56,200 to $58,700 depending on location.
$57,367
Avg median salary in Missouri
$58,700
Highest paying metro
$56,200
Lowest paying metro
350
Employed in Missouri
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,700 | $53,900 | $59,530 | 190 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $57,200 | $50,600 | $59,350 | 90 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $56,200 | $56,200 | $61,650 | 70 |