What are the main factors that influence an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator?

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $41,276, California $41,119, Massachusetts $40,571. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Excavating/Loading Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Excavating/Loading Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Machine Operator IV: $55,451; Senior Machine Operator: $51,600; Machine Operator III: $51,593; Intermediate Machine Operator: $45,500; Machine Operator II: $45,474.

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator in Delaware is $37,753 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,957
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,345 to $46,758
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $23,601

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Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,758	$3,897	$899	$22
Average	$37,753	$3,146	$726	$18
25th Percentile	$30,345	$2,529	$584	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries

An Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Excavating/Loading Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,276.
California: $41,119.
Massachusetts: $40,571.

District of Columbia $41,276 California $41,119 Massachusetts $40,571 Washington $40,422 New Jersey $40,407 Alaska $40,355 Connecticut $39,841 New York $39,632

Hawaii $38,965 Rhode Island $38,652 Maryland $38,439 Minnesota $38,148 Colorado $38,036 Illinois $37,999 Oregon $37,858 Delaware $37,753

New Hampshire $37,688 Virginia $37,541 Pennsylvania $37,112 Nevada $36,896 North Dakota $36,825 Michigan $36,713 Wisconsin $36,672 Vermont $36,590

Texas $36,363 Maine $36,348 Arizona $36,325 Ohio $36,299 Georgia $35,956 Indiana $35,785 Wyoming $35,751 Utah $35,699

Iowa $35,677 Kansas $35,498 Louisiana $35,446 North Carolina $35,427 Missouri $35,419 Florida $35,274 Montana $35,196 Nebraska $35,121

Kentucky $35,080 South Carolina $34,931 Tennessee $34,838 Idaho $34,801 New Mexico $34,528 Oklahoma $34,469 Alabama $34,249 South Dakota $33,880

Arkansas $33,678 West Virginia $33,570 Mississippi $33,246

Top Paying Cities for Excavating/Loading Machine Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $37,583
Little Creek: $37,858
Magnolia: $37,804

Lincoln, DE $37,583 Little Creek, DE $37,858 Magnolia, DE $37,804 Milford, DE $37,679 Marydel, DE $37,740 Millsboro, DE $37,425 Millville, DE $37,483 Milton, DE $37,548

Nassau, DE $37,575 Ocean View, DE $37,477 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,549 Seaford, DE $37,570 Selbyville, DE $37,415 Smyrna, DE $37,884 Viola, DE $37,710 Woodside, DE $37,811

Bear, DE $37,724 Newark, DE $37,710 Claymont, DE $37,787 Delaware City, DE $37,748 Hockessin, DE $37,707 Kirkwood, DE $37,740 Middletown, DE $37,755 Montchanin, DE $37,715

New Castle, DE $37,721 Odessa, DE $37,774 Port Penn, DE $37,799 Rockland, DE $37,719 Saint Georges, DE $37,743 Townsend, DE $37,801 Winterthur, DE $37,723 Lewes, DE $37,563

Wilmington, DE $37,708 Dover, DE $37,858 Dover Afb, DE $37,659 Bethany Beach, DE $37,437 Bethel, DE $37,476 Bridgeville, DE $37,564 Camden Wyoming, DE $37,752 Cheswold, DE $37,846

Clayton, DE $37,847 Dagsboro, DE $37,411 Delmar, DE $37,351 Ellendale, DE $37,465 Felton, DE $37,676 Fenwick Island, DE $37,419 Frankford, DE $37,354 Frederica, DE $37,713

Georgetown, DE $37,397 Greenwood, DE $37,570 Harbeson, DE $37,437 Harrington, DE $37,628 Hartly, DE $37,745 Houston, DE $37,574 Kenton, DE $37,849 Laurel, DE $37,375

Yorklyn, DE $37,718

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $37,753. While startup companies pay approximate $37,753.

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$37,753
Growth Stage	51~500	$37,753
Established	501~5000	$37,753
Enterprise	5000+	$37,753

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$30,345

Average $37,753/year

$46,758

$2,529

Average $3,146/month

$3,897

$584

Average $726/week

$899

$15

Average $18/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,758	$3,897	$899	$22
Average	$37,753	$3,146	$726	$18
25th Percentile	$30,345	$2,529	$584	$15

Excavating/Loading Machine Operator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Excavating/Loading Machine Operator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Crane/Tower Operator role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $55,270 - a projected growth of 46% over your current level.

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