Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Nebraska
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Nebraska earn a median salary of $51,360 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.3% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 330 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $49,900 to $54,040 depending on location.
$51,360
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$54,040
Highest paying metro
$49,900
Lowest paying metro
330
Employed in Nebraska
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $54,040 | $48,200 | $60,280 | 140 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $51,210 | $43,960 | $54,900 | 50 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $50,290 | $46,950 | $52,660 | 40 |
| South Nebraska | $49,900 | $47,050 | $55,400 | 100 |