How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Texas?
$49,000a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Texas. That is $23.56 an hour or $4,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.56
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,760Median: $49,000Highest 10%: $67,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,760 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 75th | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| 90th | $67,560 | $32.48 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $75,440 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,780 |
| Austin, TX | $51,420 |
| Odessa, TX | $50,230 |
| Houston, TX | $49,920 |
| Midland, TX | $49,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,110 |
| McAllen, TX | $43,980 |
| Lubbock, TX | $41,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 38. Florida | $51,990 |
| 39. Georgia | $50,290 |
| 40. Tennessee | $49,500 |
| 41. Texas | $49,000 |
| 42. Kansas | $48,950 |
| 43. Mississippi | $48,490 |
| 44. South Dakota | $48,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.56 ($49,000 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $49,000 against $57,430 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $75,440 a year.
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.