SOC 47-5022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining — St. George
St. George, UT · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $59,960 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $57,430.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $59,960 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $57,430. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,090 and $63,970. The lowest tenth earn under $51,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,970.
Within the state, Salt Lake City records the highest median at $55,260. Of the 272 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 91st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,540 | −10.3% |
| 25th | $52,090 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,960 | +4.4% |
| 75th | $63,970 | +11.4% |
| 90th | $63,970 | +11.4% |
| Mean | $57,560 | +0.2% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $55,260 | 90 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $50,660 | 50 | |
| 3 | Provo | $48,920 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. George sit close to the national average, so $59,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,627US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,960 a year, 4.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,540 to $63,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $55,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in St. George, UT?
The median annual wage is $59,960, or $28.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,430, so pay in St. George, UT is 4.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in St. George, UT earns more than $63,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salt Lake City, at $55,260 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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