Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Carolina
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in South Carolina earn a median salary of $49,685 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.5% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 470 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $40,230 to $56,570 depending on location.
$49,685
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$56,570
Highest paying metro
$40,230
Lowest paying metro
470
Employed in South Carolina
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | $56,570 | $56,120 | $58,190 | 30 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $51,490 | $50,820 | $58,720 | 40 |
| Columbia, SC | $50,450 | $36,990 | $62,490 | 90 |
| Charleston, SC | $40,230 | $38,080 | $52,000 | 310 |