How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Kentucky?
$47,780a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Kentucky. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,210Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $68,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| Median | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| 90th | $68,390 | $32.88 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $61,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,560 |
| Lexington, KY | $57,640 |
| Huntington, WV | $48,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 42. Kansas | $48,950 |
| 43. Mississippi | $48,490 |
| 44. South Dakota | $48,250 |
| 45. Kentucky | $47,780 |
| 46. Alabama | $47,770 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $47,100 |
| 48. Delaware | $46,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $47,780 against $57,430 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $61,140 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.