As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator in the United States is $36,252. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $22,663 to a high of $52,772, with most professionals earning between $29,139 and $44,899.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $44,899 | $3,742 | $863 | $22 |
| Average | $36,252 | $3,021 | $697 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,139 | $2,428 | $560 | $14 |
An entry-level Excavating/Loading Machine Operator with less than 1 year of experience earns about $34,668. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $36,187. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $39,769. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $40,152, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $40,408.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Excavating/Loading Machine Operator | $34,668 |
| Intermediate Level Excavating/Loading Machine Operator | $36,187 |
| Senior Level Excavating/Loading Machine Operator | $39,769 |
| Specialist Level Excavating/Loading Machine Operator | $40,152 |
| Expert Level Excavating/Loading Machine Operator | $40,408 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 10% |
| Top Level | 11% |
| Experienced | 11% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $36,252 | 100.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| 401K/403B | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Disability | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Healthcare | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Pension | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Time Off | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $36,252 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $36,252. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $17; the average weekly pay of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $697; the average monthly pay of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $3,021.
An Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $45,497.
The highest pay for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $52,772.
The lowest pay for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator is $22,663.
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.
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