U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials. Excludes "Dredge Operators" (53-7031).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45,020 | 2.4 % | $20.12 | $41,850 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.37 | $14.90 | $18.41 | $23.63 | $30.33 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $25,740 | $31,000 | $38,290 | $49,150 | $63,090 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 9,720 | 1.79 | $19.91 | $41,420 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 7,260 | 7.92 | $18.19 | $37,830 |
| Coal Mining | 4,390 | 5.01 | $23.09 | $48,030 |
| Utility System Construction | 3,170 | 0.75 | $21.58 | $44,890 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2,130 | 0.70 | $20.65 | $42,960 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | 7,260 | 7.92 | $18.19 | $37,830 |
| Coal Mining | 4,390 | 5.01 | $23.09 | $48,030 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 9,720 | 1.79 | $19.91 | $41,420 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 1,270 | 1.31 | $20.86 | $43,380 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 530 | 1.24 | $26.19 | $54,470 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | 150 | 0.14 | $36.60 | $76,130 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 60 | 0.06 | $33.25 | $69,160 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 530 | 1.24 | $26.19 | $54,470 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 60 | 0.22 | $25.84 | $53,750 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 380 | 0.10 | $25.69 | $53,440 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5,230 | 0.49 | 1.43 | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| Florida | 2,140 | 0.29 | 0.85 | $16.92 | $35,200 |
| California | 1,920 | 0.13 | 0.39 | $27.79 | $57,810 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,690 | 0.30 | 0.88 | $21.16 | $44,020 |
| Missouri | 1,480 | 0.57 | 1.64 | $20.67 | $42,990 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1,080 | 3.90 | 11.29 | $25.35 | $52,720 |
| West Virginia | 1,400 | 1.97 | 5.70 | $22.90 | $47,640 |
| North Dakota | 640 | 1.60 | 4.62 | $23.11 | $48,060 |
| Maine | 640 | 1.09 | 3.17 | $18.03 | $37,490 |
| Idaho | 480 | 0.80 | 2.31 | $18.51 | $38,510 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 660 | 0.24 | 0.70 | $28.85 | $60,000 |
| Alaska | 80 | 0.24 | 0.70 | $28.24 | $58,750 |
| California | 1,920 | 0.13 | 0.39 | $27.79 | $57,810 |
| Delaware | 140 | 0.34 | 0.99 | $27.13 | $56,430 |
| Wyoming | 1,080 | 3.90 | 11.29 | $25.35 | $52,720 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,210 | 0.46 | 1.33 | $18.66 | $38,820 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 680 | 0.39 | 1.13 | $22.09 | $45,940 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 630 | 0.49 | 1.43 | $22.62 | $47,050 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 580 | 0.25 | 0.71 | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 570 | 0.11 | 0.32 | $26.73 | $55,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 560 | 0.49 | 1.43 | $20.63 | $42,910 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 550 | 0.26 | 0.76 | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 510 | 0.30 | 0.87 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 440 | 0.35 | 1.01 | $20.98 | $43,630 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 440 | 0.39 | 1.13 | $16.79 | $34,920 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 120 | 1.83 | 5.30 | $18.88 | $39,280 |
| Odessa, TX | 120 | 1.80 | 5.20 | $18.10 | $37,640 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 160 | 1.74 | 5.04 | $20.73 | $43,110 |
| Bangor, ME | 100 | 1.60 | 4.64 | $20.46 | $42,550 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 190 | 1.53 | 4.43 | $25.31 | $52,640 |
| Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division | 60 | 1.40 | 4.05 | $33.24 | $69,140 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | 70 | 1.38 | 3.98 | $17.93 | $37,300 |
| Cumberland, MD-WV | 40 | 1.17 | 3.39 | $18.76 | $39,020 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 320 | 1.17 | 3.39 | $25.19 | $52,390 |
| Medford, OR | 80 | 1.15 | 3.32 | $20.46 | $42,550 |