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

$50,850a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $24.45 an hour or $4,238 a month.

Hourly
$24.45
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
86 of 118
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $50,850Highest 10%: $59,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,410$23.27
25th$50,180$24.13
Median$50,850$24.45
75th$59,300$28.51
90th$59,560$28.63

Other cities in Pennsylvania

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

Philadelphia, PA$59,280
Scranton, PA$56,480
Allentown, PA$52,760
Pittsburgh, PA$51,210
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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,300
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,950
Construction and Building Inspector$74,950
Tile and Stone Setter$66,130
Electrician$63,490
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,430
Plumber$61,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,340
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$60,510
Sheet Metal Worker$59,880
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $24.45 ($50,850 a year).

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

No: $50,850 against $57,430 nationally, 11% less.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $52,350, so Lancaster pays 3% less.

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

86 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,560 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.