How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $35.24 an hour or $6,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.24
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,360 | $25.17 | |
| 25th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| 75th | $86,860 | $41.76 | |
| 90th | $94,700 | $45.53 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| Portland, OR | $66,160 |
| Spokane, WA | $60,180 |
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How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $35.24 ($73,300 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $73,300 against $57,430 nationally, 28% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $64,270, so Seattle pays 14% more.
Where does Seattle rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
13 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,700 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.