How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Richmond?
$58,710a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $28.23 an hour or $4,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,240Median: $58,710Highest 10%: $77,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,240 | $13.10 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $58,710 | $28.23 | |
| 75th | $68,770 | $33.06 | |
| 90th | $77,070 | $37.05 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| Washington, DC | $61,040 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $53,420 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $28.23 ($58,710 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $58,710 against $57,430 nationally, 2% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $59,480, so Richmond pays 1% less.
Where does Richmond rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
63 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,070 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.