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

Ranked #45 of 49 · OK

17.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,420 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,100
Employment 1,440

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $40,000P25 $46,490 Median $47,100P75 $55,990P90 $55,990

About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Oklahoma earn between $40,000 and $55,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Oklahoma
$49,420
U.S. average
$59,930

The mean excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Oklahoma is $49,420, about 17.5% below the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Oklahoma

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,730 $50,030 370
Tulsa, OK $48,330 $50,420 170
Oklahoma City, OK $47,100 $49,710 160
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,490 $49,350 170
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,490 $48,460 340
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,490 $49,380 160

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Oklahoma is $47,100 per year (mean $49,420), and about 80% earn between $40,000 and $55,990.

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

Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Oklahoma ranks #45 of 49 states for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining pay. Its mean salary of $49,420 is about 17.5% below the U.S. average of $59,930.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area ($48,730), Tulsa, OK ($48,330), Oklahoma City, OK ($47,100), by median annual wage.

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