Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Georgia

Ranked #39 of 49 · GA

11.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,030 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $50,290
Employment 1,180

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $44,270P25 $47,880 Median $50,290P75 $57,690P90 $61,990

About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Georgia earn between $44,270 and $61,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Georgia
$53,030
U.S. average
$59,930

The mean excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Georgia is $53,030, about 11.5% below the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Georgia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $56,460 $55,670 630
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,340 $51,650 50
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $49,520 $50,390 30
Savannah, GA $49,400 $52,570 30
Macon-Bibb County, GA $48,380 $52,100 80
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $46,460 $51,980 30
Columbus, GA-AL $44,720 $48,540 130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining make in Georgia?

The median excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Georgia is $50,290 per year (mean $53,030), and about 80% earn between $44,270 and $61,990.

How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining make per hour in Georgia?

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,030 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Georgia a high-paying state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining?

Georgia ranks #39 of 49 states for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining pay. Its mean salary of $53,030 is about 11.5% below the U.S. average of $59,930.

Which metro areas in Georgia pay excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($56,460), Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area ($50,340), Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($49,520), by median annual wage.

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