How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Pennsylvania?
$52,350a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Pennsylvania. That is $25.17 an hour or $4,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.17
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $52,350Highest 10%: $60,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $52,350 | $25.17 | |
| 75th | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 90th | $60,220 | $28.95 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,280 |
| Scranton, PA | $56,480 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,210 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 34. Utah | $54,330 |
| 35. Louisiana | $53,510 |
| 36. South Carolina | $52,580 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $52,350 |
| 38. Florida | $51,990 |
| 39. Georgia | $50,290 |
| 40. Tennessee | $49,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $25.17 ($52,350 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $52,350 against $57,430 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $59,280 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.