Comparison tool · BLS OEWS May 2025
Compare pay across areas
One occupation, up to four areas, on one scale — using only published BLS estimates. Areas without a published value are listed as “not published”, never estimated.
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining: median annual wage
Source: BLS OEWS, May 20251 area compared
- $49,070 median for Midland metro area; middle half earns $40,450 to $49,070
Bars span the 25th–75th percentile (the middle half of workers); the tick marks the median.
| Area | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX metro area | $39,170 | $40,450 | $49,070 | $49,070 | $59,210 | 150 |
Each area is a BLS-defined metro/nonmetropolitan area or state. Differences reflect local labor markets and are not adjusted for cost of living.
National overview: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining across the U.S.
About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.