How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Ohio?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Ohio. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,610Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $97,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,610 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $65,900 | $31.68 | |
| 90th | $97,020 | $46.64 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $65,900 |
| Canton, OH | $61,770 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,070 |
| Dayton, OH | $60,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,560 |
| Columbus, OH | $57,870 |
| Wheeling, WV | $53,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $48,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 26. New Hampshire | $58,540 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $58,240 against $57,430 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Ohio rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Ohio ranks 29 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $65,900 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.