How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Omaha?
$59,980a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.84
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,160Median: $59,980Highest 10%: $67,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| Median | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| 75th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $67,230 | $32.32 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $28.84 ($59,980 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $59,980 against $57,430 nationally, 4% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $58,370, so Omaha pays 3% more.
Where does Omaha rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
54 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,230 or more.
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.