Dredge Operators Salary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$50,180
$24.12/hr
Annual Median
$49,390
$23.74/hr
Bottom 10%
$43,520
$20.92/hr
Top 10%
$60,410
$29.05/hr
Location vs National Average
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$50,180
Difference
-10.6% vs US avg
US National
$56,120
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $43,520 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,170 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $49,390 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $49,410 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $60,410 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$44K
25th
$46K
Median
$49K
75th
$49K
90th
$60K
In New Orleans-Metairie, LA, Dredge Operators salaries range from $43,520 at the 10th percentile to $60,410 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $16,890 (34% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.