How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Iowa?
$59,390a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Iowa. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.55
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $63,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 75th | $61,630 | $29.63 | |
| 90th | $63,590 | $30.57 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $61,990 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,830 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,630 |
| Omaha, NE | $59,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 19. Vermont | $59,790 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $59,590 |
| 21. Virginia | $59,480 |
| 22. Iowa | $59,390 |
| 23. Michigan | $59,040 |
| 24. Idaho | $58,670 |
| 25. North Carolina | $58,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $59,390 against $57,430 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Iowa rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Iowa ranks 22 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $61,990 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.