Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Washington
Ranked #8 of 49 · WA
18.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,140 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $64,270
Employment 640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,970P25 $59,940 Median $64,270P75 $77,930P90 $93,150
About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Washington earn between $50,970 and $93,150. 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 Washington is $71,140, about 18.7% above the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $73,300 | $76,920 | 210 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $70,100 | $72,210 | 140 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $63,610 | $66,450 | 60 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $60,180 | $62,960 | 50 |
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