Dredge Operators Salary in Louisiana (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$48,710
$23.42/hr
Annual Median
$48,590
$23.36/hr
Bottom 10%
$42,400
$20.39/hr
Top 10%
$57,740
$27.76/hr
Location vs National Average
Louisiana
$48,710
Difference
-13.2% vs US avg
US National
$56,120
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $42,400 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,430 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $48,590 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $49,380 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $57,740 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$46K
Median
$49K
75th
$49K
90th
$58K
In Louisiana, Dredge Operators salaries range from $42,400 at the 10th percentile to $57,740 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $15,340 (32% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
Top Paying Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas with highest Dredge Operators wages
How Dredge Operators Compares in Louisiana
The average Dredge Operators salary of $48,710 in Louisiana ranks below the national average of $56,120.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.