Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #33 of 49 · NE
6.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,830 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $58,370
Employment 300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,800P25 $48,340 Median $58,370P75 $61,670P90 $65,820
About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Nebraska earn between $46,800 and $65,820. 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 Nebraska is $55,830, about 6.8% below the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $59,980 | $59,090 | 110 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $56,310 | $53,930 | 60 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $54,090 | $52,630 | 40 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $50,840 | $54,400 | 70 |
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