How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Minnesota?
$61,260a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Minnesota. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,100Median: $61,260Highest 10%: $85,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $49,540 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $81,790 | $39.32 | |
| 90th | $85,030 | $40.88 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,180 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 13. Indiana | $61,910 |
| 14. West Virginia | $61,330 |
| 15. Oregon | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,260 |
| 17. Colorado | $61,020 |
| 18. Arizona | $60,310 |
| 19. Vermont | $59,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $61,260 against $57,430 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $81,180 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.