How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Connecticut?
$65,710a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Connecticut. That is $31.59 an hour or $5,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.59
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,930Median: $65,710Highest 10%: $85,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| Median | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 75th | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| 90th | $85,040 | $40.88 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $75,110 |
| Waterbury, CT | $61,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 7. Alaska | $74,680 |
| 8. California | $74,500 |
| 9. Montana | $65,850 |
| 10. Connecticut | $65,710 |
| 11. Washington | $64,270 |
| 12. Nevada | $63,810 |
| 13. Indiana | $61,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $31.59 ($65,710 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $65,710 against $57,430 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Connecticut ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $75,110 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.