How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in New Jersey?
$80,310a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in New Jersey. That is $38.61 an hour or $6,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.61
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,220Median: $80,310Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| Median | $80,310 | $38.61 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.11 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.42 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $94,960 |
| Vineland, NJ | $61,760 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,280 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $58,110 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 1. North Dakota | $90,380 |
| 2. Illinois | $80,600 |
| 3. New Jersey | $80,310 |
| 4. Wyoming | $78,230 |
| 5. New Mexico | $76,350 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $76,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.61 ($80,310 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $80,310 against $57,430 nationally, 40% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $94,960 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.