Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #2 of 49 · ND
47% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,100 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $90,380
Employment 220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,440P25 $59,930 Median $90,380P75 $120,080P90 $123,880
About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in North Dakota earn between $50,440 and $123,880. 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 North Dakota is $88,100, about 47% above the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $90,380 | $92,680 | 170 |
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