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

$65,200a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Glens Falls, NY metro area. That is $31.35 an hour or $5,433 a month.

Hourly
$31.35
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
23 of 118
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,250Median: $65,200Highest 10%: $71,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,250$21.75
25th$47,470$22.82
Median$65,200$31.35
75th$66,310$31.88
90th$71,470$34.36

Other cities in New York

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

New York, NY$94,960
Albany, NY$60,050
Buffalo, NY$56,800
Syracuse, NY$49,840
Rochester, NY$48,730
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in New York Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Glens Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$124,600
Plumber$81,820
Electrician$77,660
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,150
Construction and Building Inspector$71,210
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,030
Carpenter$58,560
Highway Maintenance Worker$50,310
Construction Laborer$49,080
Painter$47,690
Salaries for every job in Glens Falls, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Glens Falls, NY metro area is $31.35 ($65,200 a year).

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

Yes: $65,200 against $57,430 nationally, 14% more.

How does Glens Falls compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $58,120, so Glens Falls pays 12% more.

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

23 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,470 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.