Salary comparison

Dredge Operators vs. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand: Salary Comparison (2026)

Dredge Operatorss earn a median salary of $48,430/year, while Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands earn $38,940/year - a difference of $9,490. Dredge Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Dredge Operators

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Median salary

$48,430

$38,940

Hourly rate

$23.28/hr

$18.72/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$42,060

$30,810

Senior level (90th %)

$75,050

$53,180

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

1,030

2,982,530

Job growth (10-year)

N/A