BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings in South Carolina earn between $39,020 and $61,730, with a mean of $53,000. The national average for this role is $60,016.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | $53,000 |
| National Average | $60,016 |
| New Jersey | $88,110 |
| North Dakota | $88,100 |
| California | $85,520 |
| Alaska | $75,720 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.