Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Tennessee
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Tennessee earn a median salary of $47,263 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.1% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 520 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $35,920 to $58,950 depending on location.
$47,263
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$58,950
Highest paying metro
$35,920
Lowest paying metro
520
Employed in Tennessee
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tennessee | $58,950 | $44,890 | $60,620 | 80 |
| Nashville, TN | $50,270 | $44,130 | $58,810 | 110 |
| East Tennessee | $49,760 | $37,840 | $51,390 | 60 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $48,550 | $42,530 | $59,210 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,630 | $46,810 | $51,830 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee | $39,760 | $39,760 | $49,400 | 120 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,920 | $28,740 | $43,180 | 70 |