How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Massachusetts?
$76,070a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Massachusetts. That is $36.57 an hour or $6,339 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.57
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,210Median: $76,070Highest 10%: $110,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,210 | $26.54 | |
| 25th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| Median | $76,070 | $36.57 | |
| 75th | $80,220 | $38.57 | |
| 90th | $110,700 | $53.24 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $76,110 |
| Worcester, MA | $73,780 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $71,300 |
| Providence, RI | $60,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 3. New Jersey | $80,310 |
| 4. Wyoming | $78,230 |
| 5. New Mexico | $76,350 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $76,070 |
| 7. Alaska | $74,680 |
| 8. California | $74,500 |
| 9. Montana | $65,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $36.57 ($76,070 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $76,070 against $57,430 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $76,110 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.