How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Alaska?
$74,680a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Alaska. That is $35.90 an hour or $6,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.90
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $74,680Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| 75th | $93,270 | $44.84 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.01 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 4. Wyoming | $78,230 |
| 5. New Mexico | $76,350 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $76,070 |
| 7. Alaska | $74,680 |
| 8. California | $74,500 |
| 9. Montana | $65,850 |
| 10. Connecticut | $65,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $35.90 ($74,680 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $74,680 against $57,430 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Alaska rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Alaska ranks 7 of 49 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.