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

$60,180a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.

Hourly
$28.93
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
51 of 118
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,830Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $80,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,830$26.36
25th$54,830$26.36
Median$60,180$28.93
75th$66,840$32.13
90th$80,070$38.50

Other cities in Washington

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

Seattle, WA$73,300
Portland, OR$66,160
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in Washington Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$138,100
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$92,780
Construction and Building Inspector$86,140
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$82,660
Electrician$79,830
Pipelayer$76,390
Sheet Metal Worker$76,080
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$75,210
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$74,360
Plumber$72,800
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).

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

Yes: $60,180 against $57,430 nationally, 5% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $64,270, so Spokane pays 6% less.

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

51 of 118 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,070 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.