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

$41,110a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $19.76 an hour or $3,426 a month.

Hourly
$19.76
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
117 of 118
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $41,110Highest 10%: $48,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,510$17.55
25th$39,440$18.96
Median$41,110$19.76
75th$45,400$21.83
90th$48,210$23.18

Other cities in Texas

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

College Station, TX$75,440
Dallas, TX$51,780
Austin, TX$51,420
Houston, TX$49,920
Midland, TX$49,070
San Antonio, TX$47,970
El Paso, TX$46,110
McAllen, TX$43,980
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in Texas Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Lubbock

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$62,570
Brickmason and Blockmason$49,680
Plumber$48,950
Construction and Building Inspector$48,010
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,900
Derrick Operator$47,690
Electrician$47,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,490
Sheet Metal Worker$46,100
Service Unit Operator$45,730
Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $19.76 ($41,110 a year).

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

No: $41,110 against $57,430 nationally, 28% less.

How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $49,000, so Lubbock pays 16% less.

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

117 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,210 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.