EXCAVATING AND
LOADING MACHINE AND
DRAGLINE OPERATORS
2023 Average Wage
$26.82 Per Hour
Entry-Level Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Typical On-the-Job Training Needed
Moderate-Term On-the-Job-Training
Number of Jobs in Michigan, 2023
680
Job Growth (2020-2030)
90
Forecasted Employment Growth Through 2030
6%
What Machine Operators Do
Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control
the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, build-
ings, and other structures.
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