How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Columbus?
$57,870a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $27.82 an hour or $4,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.82
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $57,870Highest 10%: $98,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| Median | $57,870 | $27.82 | |
| 75th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $98,990 | $47.59 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| Cleveland, OH | $65,900 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,070 |
| Dayton, OH | $60,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,560 |
| Wheeling, WV | $53,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $48,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $27.82 ($57,870 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $57,870 against $57,430 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $58,240, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
65 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,990 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.