BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings in Tennessee earn between $40,800 and $76,000, with a mean of $54,260. The national average for this role is $60,016.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $54,260 |
| 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. Tennessee. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.