How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Oklahoma?
$47,100a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Oklahoma. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.64
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,000Median: $47,100Highest 10%: $55,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 75th | $55,990 | $26.92 | |
| 90th | $55,990 | $26.92 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $48,330 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $47,100 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $46,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 44. South Dakota | $48,250 |
| 45. Kentucky | $47,780 |
| 46. Alabama | $47,770 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $47,100 |
| 48. Delaware | $46,900 |
| 49. Arkansas | $46,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $22.64 ($47,100 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $47,100 against $57,430 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $48,330 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.