How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Oregon?
$61,280a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Oregon. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,390Median: $61,280Highest 10%: $74,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| Median | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $70,440 | $33.87 | |
| 90th | $74,420 | $35.78 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $66,160 |
| Salem, OR | $62,510 |
| Eugene, OR | $60,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 12. Nevada | $63,810 |
| 13. Indiana | $61,910 |
| 14. West Virginia | $61,330 |
| 15. Oregon | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,260 |
| 17. Colorado | $61,020 |
| 18. Arizona | $60,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $29.46 ($61,280 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $61,280 against $57,430 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Oregon rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Oregon ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Oregon pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $66,160 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.