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

$48,920a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,077 a month.

Hourly
$23.52
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
97 of 118
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,550Median: $48,920Highest 10%: $61,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,550$22.38
25th$46,570$22.39
Median$48,920$23.52
75th$59,460$28.59
90th$61,760$29.69

Other cities in Utah

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

St. George, UT$59,960
Salt Lake City, UT$55,260
Ogden, UT$50,660
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in Utah Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Provo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,070
Construction and Building Inspector$69,110
Sheet Metal Worker$63,330
Brickmason and Blockmason$62,380
Electrician$60,860
Solar Photovoltaic Installer$59,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,880
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,960
Plumber$57,130
Tile and Stone Setter$54,430
Salaries for every job in Provo, UT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area is $23.52 ($48,920 a year).

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

No: $48,920 against $57,430 nationally, 15% less.

How does Provo compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $54,330, so Provo pays 10% less.

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

97 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,760 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.