Hourly Wage for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary

How much does an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator in the United States is $17 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $14 and $21. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $11 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $14 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $17 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $21 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator sets-up and operates excavating/loading machine equipment. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Excavating/Loading Machine Operator works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Pay Difference by Location

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator, the highest Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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