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How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Orlando?

$47,160a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,930 a month.

Hourly
$22.67
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
110 of 118
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,950Median: $47,160Highest 10%: $61,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,950$18.25
25th$44,420$21.36
Median$47,160$22.67
75th$51,520$24.77
90th$61,340$29.49

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.

Jacksonville, FL$50,490
Miami, FL$48,770
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Related jobs in Orlando

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$104,900
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,910
Construction and Building Inspector$66,180
Earth Driller$55,610
Plumber$55,380
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$51,020
Electrician$50,820
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,470
Plasterer and Stucco Mason$49,950
Carpenter$49,750
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Orlando?

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $22.67 ($47,160 a year).

Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Orlando than the national average?

No: $47,160 against $57,430 nationally, 18% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $51,990, so Orlando pays 9% less.

Where does Orlando rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?

110 of 118 metro areas with data.

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Orlando?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,340 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.