How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Milwaukee?
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| 25th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 90th | $73,650 | $35.41 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,180 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,720 |
| Madison, WI | $60,200 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,800 |
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How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.39 ($61,140 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $61,140 against $57,430 nationally, 6% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,280, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
41 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,650 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.