Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Virginia
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Virginia earn a median salary of $55,068 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.8% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 1,950 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $48,900 to $62,930 depending on location.
$55,068
Avg median salary in Virginia
$62,930
Highest paying metro
$48,900
Lowest paying metro
1,950
Employed in Virginia
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern West Virginia | $62,930 | $58,260 | $63,330 | 270 |
| West Virginia | $62,930 | $58,060 | $65,000 | 780 |
| Southside Virginia | $58,310 | $46,970 | $61,040 | 80 |
| Northern West Virginia | $57,760 | $44,030 | $66,240 | 80 |
| Richmond, VA | $52,070 | $45,950 | $61,370 | 230 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $51,410 | $49,790 | $51,750 | 30 |
| Southwest Virginia | $50,900 | $44,090 | $64,930 | 280 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $50,400 | $44,510 | $54,100 | 150 |
| Roanoke, VA | $48,900 | $41,060 | $51,800 | 50 |