Dredge Operator Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$49,640
$23.86/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,080 | $19.75 |
| 25th percentile | $46,430 | $22.32 |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.86 |
| 75th percentile | $62,070 | $29.84 |
| 90th percentile | $74,140 | $35.65 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 1,040
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | ||
| 1st | $65,580 | $67,569 1st |
| New Jersey | ||
| 2nd | $63,810 | $58,646 3rd |
| Iowa | ||
| 3rd | $57,990 | $66,076 2nd |
| Wisconsin | ||
| 4th | $54,310 | $57,718 4th |
| Ohio | ||
| 5th | $53,310 | $57,462 5th |
| Florida | ||
| 6th | $52,800 | $51,057 8th |
| Alabama | ||
| 7th | $50,030 | $56,326 6th |
| Louisiana | ||
| 8th | $48,590 | $55,086 7th |
| Nebraska | ||
| 9th | $45,290 | $50,265 9th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +0.7%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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