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

Ranked #36 of 49 · PA

10% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,930 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $52,350
Employment 1,520

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,800P25 $49,000 Median $52,350P75 $58,070P90 $60,220

About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Pennsylvania earn between $45,800 and $60,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Pennsylvania
$53,930
U.S. average
$59,930

The mean excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Pennsylvania is $53,930, about 10% below the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Pennsylvania

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,280 $66,430 290
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $56,480 $53,000 80
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $52,760 $55,520 50
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $52,210 $52,850 250
Pittsburgh, PA $51,210 $53,080 270
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $51,180 $54,910 240
Lancaster, PA $50,850 $53,760 100
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $50,570 $53,430 130

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Pennsylvania is $52,350 per year (mean $53,930), and about 80% earn between $45,800 and $60,220.

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

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Pennsylvania ranks #36 of 49 states for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining pay. Its mean salary of $53,930 is about 10% below the U.S. average of $59,930.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($59,280), Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($56,480), Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($52,760), by median annual wage.

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