Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #41 of 49 · KY
12.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,300 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,780
Employment 790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,210P25 $40,450 Median $47,780P75 $57,680P90 $68,390
About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Kentucky earn between $37,210 and $68,390. 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 Kentucky is $52,300, about 12.7% below the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,140 | $60,570 | 240 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $57,640 | $56,720 | 70 |
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