Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Washington
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Washington earn a median salary of $64,816 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.3% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 1,250 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $60,720 to $67,640 depending on location.
$64,816
Avg median salary in Washington
$67,640
Highest paying metro
$60,720
Lowest paying metro
1,250
Employed in Washington
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington | $67,640 | $57,330 | $73,840 | 160 |
| Seattle, WA | $67,080 | $59,580 | $82,960 | 270 |
| Spokane, WA | $65,030 | $56,280 | $76,270 | 40 |
| Eastern Washington | $63,610 | $57,600 | $75,740 | 60 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,720 | $54,340 | $71,480 | 720 |