How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Idaho?
$58,670a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Idaho. That is $28.21 an hour or $4,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.21
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,060Median: $58,670Highest 10%: $71,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $50,080 | $24.08 | |
| Median | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 75th | $63,550 | $30.55 | |
| 90th | $71,750 | $34.50 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $55,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 21. Virginia | $59,480 |
| 22. Iowa | $59,390 |
| 23. Michigan | $59,040 |
| 24. Idaho | $58,670 |
| 25. North Carolina | $58,620 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $58,540 |
| 27. Nebraska | $58,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $28.21 ($58,670 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $58,670 against $57,430 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Idaho rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Idaho ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Idaho pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $55,420 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.