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Dredge Operators vs. Stockers and Order Fillers: Who Earns More?

Dredge Operatorss out-earn Stockers and Order Fillerss by $12K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Dredge Operatorss land at $49,640 and Stockers and Order Fillerss at $37,330. The education gap is real: dredge operator programs typically require no formal educational credential, while stockers and order filler programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Dredge Operatorss is Texas ($65,580); for Stockers and Order Fillerss it's Washington ($44,620).

Dredge Operators
Stockers and Order Fillers
Median salary
$49,640
$37,330
Hourly rate
$23.86/hr
$17.95/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$41,080
$30,110
Senior level (90th %)
$74,140
$49,260
Education required
No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
1,040
2,833,810
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
8.5%
Category
Transportation
Transportation
Top-paying state
Texas
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Dredge Operators median pay.

State
Dredge Operators
Stockers and Order Fillers
Texas
$65,580
$36,840
New Jersey
$63,810
$37,250
Iowa
$57,990
$36,640
Wisconsin
$54,310
$35,000
Ohio
$53,310
$37,130
Florida
$52,800
$36,400
Alabama
$50,030
$34,290
Louisiana
$48,590
$34,490
Nebraska
$45,290
$35,920

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Dredge Operatorss or Stockers and Order Fillerss?

Dredge Operatorss earn more nationally. The median is $49,640 for Dredge Operatorss versus $37,330 for Stockers and Order Fillerss, a difference of $12K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Dredge Operators or Stockers and Order Fillers?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Dredge Operators or Stockers and Order Fillers?

Dredge Operators typically requires no formal educational credential. Stockers and Order Fillers requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Dredge Operatorss get paid the most?

Texas is the top-paying state for Dredge Operatorss at $65,580/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Dredge Operators vs. Stockers and Order Fillers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Texas, Dredge Operatorss earn $65,580 vs. $36,840 for Stockers and Order Fillerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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