Profession
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
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California
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
47-5022SOC 2018 47-5022
GroupAll
Median57,430 USD
Average59,930 USD
Middle 50%47,890 USD - 65,730 USD
Decile range41,600 USD - 82,400 USD
Bottom decile41,600 USD
Top decile82,400 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
47-5022SOC 2018 47-5022
GroupAll
Median74,500 USD
Average85,520 USD
Middle 50%61,240 USD - 98,690 USD
Decile range54,390 USD - 142,600 USD
Bottom decile54,390 USD
Top decile142,600 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining