How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Indiana?
$61,910a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Indiana. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.76
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,940Median: $61,910Highest 10%: $90,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| 25th | $56,600 | $27.21 | |
| Median | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| 75th | $70,050 | $33.68 | |
| 90th | $90,350 | $43.44 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Lafayette, IN | $65,290 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,330 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 10. Connecticut | $65,710 |
| 11. Washington | $64,270 |
| 12. Nevada | $63,810 |
| 13. Indiana | $61,910 |
| 14. West Virginia | $61,330 |
| 15. Oregon | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $29.76 ($61,910 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $61,910 against $57,430 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Indiana rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Indiana ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $87,060 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.