How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Albany?
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.87
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 75th | $68,990 | $33.17 | |
| 90th | $71,020 | $34.14 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| New York, NY | $94,960 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $65,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,840 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $28.87 ($60,050 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $60,050 against $57,430 nationally, 5% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,120, so Albany pays 3% more.
Where does Albany rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
53 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,020 or more.
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.