What is the average Dredge Operators salary?

The average Dredge Operators salary in the United States is $56,120 per year ($26.98/hr) as of May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What is the median Dredge Operators salary?

The median Dredge Operators salary is $49,640 per year, meaning half of all Dredge Operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.

Which state pays Dredge Operatorss the most?

Texas has the highest average Dredge Operators salary at $67,450 per year according to BLS May 2025 data.

Dredge Operators Salary (2025)

Based on 1,040 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data

Annual Mean

$56,120

$26.98/hr

Annual Median

$49,640

$23.86/hr

Bottom 10%

$41,080

$19.75/hr

Top 10%

$74,140

$35.65/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$41,080	$19.75/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$46,430	$22.32/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$49,640	$23.86/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$62,070	$29.84/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$74,140	$35.65/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$41K

25th

$46K

Median

$50K

75th

$62K

90th

$74K

Highest Paying States for Dredge Operators

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

State	Annual Mean	vs US Average	Employment
Texas	$67,450	+20.2% vs US avg	N/A
New Jersey	$66,300	+18.1% vs US avg	30
Iowa	$60,620	+8.0% vs US avg	60
Florida	$55,170	-1.7% vs US avg	40
Wisconsin	$53,870	-4.0% vs US avg	N/A
Alabama	$53,770	-4.2% vs US avg	50
Ohio	$51,930	-7.5% vs US avg	40
Nebraska	$49,650	-11.5% vs US avg	30
Louisiana	$48,710	-13.2% vs US avg	N/A

Geographic Salary Variation

Dredge Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Texas at an average of $67,450 per year, while Louisiana has an average of $48,710 — a difference of $18,740. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Top cities by average annual wage

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

$68,470

per year

New Orleans-Metairie, LA

About Dredge Operators

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,040 workers were employed as Dredge Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $56,120 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-7031

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($41,080) represents entry-level or part-time Dredge Operatorss, while the 90th percentile ($74,140) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($49,640) is the midpoint — half of all Dredge Operatorss earn more and half earn less than this amount.

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Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.