Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #10 of 49 · CT
14.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,460 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $65,710
Employment 280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,930P25 $60,180 Median $65,710P75 $79,760P90 $85,040
About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Connecticut earn between $46,930 and $85,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Connecticut is $68,460, about 14.2% above the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $75,110 | $70,850 | 70 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $61,410 | $66,600 | 40 |
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