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.

Washington
$71,140
U.S. average
$59,930

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Washington is $64,270 per year (mean $71,140), and about 80% earn between $50,970 and $93,150.

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

Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Washington ranks #8 of 49 states for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining pay. Its mean salary of $71,140 is about 18.7% above the U.S. average of $59,930.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($73,300), Western Washington nonmetropolitan area ($70,100), Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area ($63,610), by median annual wage.

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