How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.81 an hour or $5,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.81
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| 25th | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| Median | $66,160 | $31.81 | |
| 75th | $73,340 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $81,600 | $39.23 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.81 ($66,160 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $66,160 against $57,430 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,280, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
18 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,600 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.