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How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Colorado Springs?

$61,410a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,118 a month.

Hourly
$29.52
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
37 of 118
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,560Median: $61,410Highest 10%: $92,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,560$23.83
25th$59,890$28.79
Median$61,410$29.52
75th$92,600$44.52
90th$92,600$44.52

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.

Denver, CO$65,370
Greeley, CO$60,070
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in Colorado Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Colorado Springs

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,450
Construction and Building Inspector$75,630
Earth Driller$66,360
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,520
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,660
Plumber$60,510
Glazier$60,130
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,860
Insulation Worker$59,440
Electrician$59,210
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Colorado Springs?

The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $29.52 ($61,410 a year).

Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?

Yes: $61,410 against $57,430 nationally, 7% more.

How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $61,020, so Colorado Springs pays 1% more.

Where does Colorado Springs rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?

37 of 118 metro areas with data.

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Colorado Springs?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,600 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.