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

$60,950a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $29.30 an hour or $5,079 a month.

Hourly
$29.30
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
44 of 118
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $60,950Highest 10%: $95,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,280$19.37
25th$49,210$23.66
Median$60,950$29.30
75th$73,530$35.35
90th$95,350$45.84

Other cities in Ohio

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

Cleveland, OH$65,900
Toledo, OH$61,070
Cincinnati, OH$59,560
Columbus, OH$57,870
Wheeling, WV$53,700
Huntington, WV$48,190
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in Ohio Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$80,220
Construction and Building Inspector$79,730
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,650
Sheet Metal Worker$72,330
Brickmason and Blockmason$66,140
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$64,050
Plumber$62,940
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,580
Glazier$62,490
Electrician$61,870
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $29.30 ($60,950 a year).

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

Yes: $60,950 against $57,430 nationally, 6% more.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $58,240, so Dayton pays 5% more.

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

44 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,350 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.