How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in New York?
$58,120a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in New York. That is $27.94 an hour or $4,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.94
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,930Median: $58,120Highest 10%: $95,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 75th | $71,020 | $34.14 | |
| 90th | $95,000 | $45.67 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $94,960 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $65,200 |
| Albany, NY | $60,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,840 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,730 |
| Utica, NY | $48,160 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 27. Nebraska | $58,370 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.94 ($58,120 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,120 against $57,430 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
New York ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in New York 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.