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How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in St. George?

$59,960a year

Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in the St. George, UT metro area. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,997 a month.

Hourly
$28.83
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
55 of 118
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,540Median: $59,960Highest 10%: $63,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,540$24.78
25th$52,090$25.04
Median$59,960$28.83
75th$63,970$30.75
90th$63,970$30.75

Other cities in Utah

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

Salt Lake City, UT$55,260
Ogden, UT$50,660
Provo, UT$48,920
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in Utah Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in St. George

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$75,950
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,060
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$57,900
Plumber$56,730
Electrician$56,510
Plasterer and Stucco Mason$54,310
Brickmason and Blockmason$51,720
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$50,900
Roofer$49,620
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$48,970
Salaries for every job in St. George, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in St. George?

The median hourly pay in the St. George, UT metro area is $28.83 ($59,960 a year).

Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in St. George than the national average?

Yes: $59,960 against $57,430 nationally, 4% more.

How does St. George compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $54,330, so St. George pays 10% more.

Where does St. George rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?

55 of 118 metro areas with data.

How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make starting out in St. George?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,970 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.