Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • North Carolina
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in North Carolina earn a median salary of $53,134 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.1% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 380 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $46,020 to $58,710 depending on location.
$53,134
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$58,710
Highest paying metro
$46,020
Lowest paying metro
380
Employed in North Carolina
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inExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $58,710 | $48,950 | $60,420 | 30 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $57,630 | $50,370 | $62,150 | 140 |
| Raleigh, NC | $54,500 | $47,130 | $56,790 | 70 |
| Central North Carolina | $48,810 | $46,800 | $61,300 | 60 |
| Western North Carolina | $46,020 | $36,690 | $54,450 | 80 |