Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Missouri
Ranked #34 of 49 · MO
7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,740 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $56,760
Employment 310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,370P25 $49,660 Median $56,760P75 $59,370P90 $61,720
About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Missouri earn between $43,370 and $61,720. 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 Missouri is $55,740, about 7% below the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,250 | $63,510 | 170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $57,640 | $59,950 | 60 |
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