How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Maryland?
$57,610a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Maryland. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $57,610Highest 10%: $75,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| Median | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $69,000 | $33.17 | |
| 90th | $75,730 | $36.41 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $61,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,280 |
| Baltimore, MD | $56,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 28. Wisconsin | $58,280 |
| 29. Ohio | $58,240 |
| 30. New York | $58,120 |
| 31. Maryland | $57,610 |
| 32. Missouri | $56,760 |
| 33. Maine | $55,890 |
| 34. Utah | $54,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $27.70 ($57,610 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $57,610 against $57,430 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Maryland rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Maryland ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $61,040 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.