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

$48,250a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $23.20 an hour or $4,021 a month.

Hourly
$23.20
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
102 of 118
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,100Median: $48,250Highest 10%: $61,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,100$19.28
25th$44,950$21.61
Median$48,250$23.20
75th$57,280$27.54
90th$61,110$29.38

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Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,940
Construction and Building Inspector$78,410
Electrician$61,470
Brickmason and Blockmason$61,460
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,960
Floor Layer$59,500
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,200
Plumber$55,000
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$52,670
Highway Maintenance Worker$52,540
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $23.20 ($48,250 a year).

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

No: $48,250 against $57,430 nationally, 16% less.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $48,250, so Sioux Falls pays 0% more.

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

102 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 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.