BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings in California earn between $54,390 and $142,600, with a mean of $85,520. The national average for this role is $60,016.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $85,520 |
| National Average | $60,016 |
| New Jersey | $88,110 |
| North Dakota | $88,100 |
| Alaska | $75,720 |
| Massachusetts | $75,540 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.