Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings earn a median salary of $52,550/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $5,820. Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.