How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Louisiana?
$53,510a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Louisiana. That is $25.73 an hour or $4,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.73
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,660Median: $53,510Highest 10%: $64,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,660 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| Median | $53,510 | $25.73 | |
| 75th | $58,220 | $27.99 | |
| 90th | $64,120 | $30.83 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 32. Missouri | $56,760 |
| 33. Maine | $55,890 |
| 34. Utah | $54,330 |
| 35. Louisiana | $53,510 |
| 36. South Carolina | $52,580 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $52,350 |
| 38. Florida | $51,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $25.73 ($53,510 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $53,510 against $57,430 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 35 of 49 states.
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.