Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Utah
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Utah
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Utah earn a median salary of $53,848 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.5% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 640 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Utah, with salaries ranging from $49,920 to $60,400 depending on location.
$53,848
Avg median salary in Utah
$60,400
Highest paying metro
$49,920
Lowest paying metro
640
Employed in Utah
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Utah
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Desert Utah | $60,400 | $47,450 | $65,960 | 110 |
| St. George, UT | $54,820 | $50,750 | $62,330 | 50 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,240 | $49,610 | $59,230 | 190 |
| Provo, UT | $51,860 | $47,670 | $57,940 | 150 |
| Ogden, UT | $49,920 | $48,620 | $58,820 | 140 |