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

$48,730a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,061 a month.

Hourly
$23.43
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
99 of 118
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,860Median: $48,730Highest 10%: $66,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,860$19.64
25th$45,510$21.88
Median$48,730$23.43
75th$58,430$28.09
90th$66,560$32.00

Other cities in New York

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

New York, NY$94,960
Glens Falls, NY$65,200
Albany, NY$60,050
Buffalo, NY$56,800
Syracuse, NY$49,840
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in New York Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,380
Construction and Building Inspector$77,340
Electrician$77,310
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,220
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,860
Plumber$73,580
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$65,720
Sheet Metal Worker$63,710
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,370
Tile and Stone Setter$61,710
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $23.43 ($48,730 a year).

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

No: $48,730 against $57,430 nationally, 15% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $58,120, so Rochester pays 16% less.

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

99 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,560 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.