Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining pay in Texas
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Texas earn an average of $51,770 a year. That is $8,160 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $59,930. The best-paying metro area is College Station-Bryan, TX at $64,620.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,930 | $28.81 |
| Texas | $51,770 | $24.89 |
| New Mexico | $67,590 | $32.50 |
| Oklahoma | $49,420 | $23.76 |
| Louisiana | $49,000 | $23.56 |
| Arkansas | $45,080 | $21.67 |
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Questions and answers
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining make in Texas?
The average is $51,770 a year, and the median is $49,000. That is $8,160 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $59,930.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$24.89 an hour on average; the median is $23.56.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX ($64,620), followed by Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($54,640). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Lubbock, TX ($43,440).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #42 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.