How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Arizona?
$60,310a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Arizona. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,510Median: $60,310Highest 10%: $88,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $53,540 | $25.74 | |
| Median | $60,310 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $76,150 | $36.61 | |
| 90th | $88,130 | $42.37 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $67,260 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 15. Oregon | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,260 |
| 17. Colorado | $61,020 |
| 18. Arizona | $60,310 |
| 19. Vermont | $59,790 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $59,590 |
| 21. Virginia | $59,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $29.00 ($60,310 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $60,310 against $57,430 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Arizona rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Arizona ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $67,260 a year.
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.