How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $30.96 an hour or $5,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.96
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| Median | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| 75th | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| 90th | $90,350 | $43.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| San Francisco, CA | $122,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $30.96 ($64,400 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $64,400 against $57,430 nationally, 12% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $74,500, so Los Angeles pays 14% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
28 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,350 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.