How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Wisconsin?
$58,280a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Wisconsin. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,110Median: $58,280Highest 10%: $73,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| Median | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 90th | $73,870 | $35.51 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,180 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,720 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,140 |
| Madison, WI | $60,200 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,280 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 25. North Carolina | $58,620 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $58,540 |
| 27. Nebraska | $58,370 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $58,280 |
| 29. Ohio | $58,240 |
| 30. New York | $58,120 |
| 31. Maryland | $57,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.02 ($58,280 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $58,280 against $57,430 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $81,180 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.