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Dredge Operators Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)

Dredge Operatorss in the United States earn a median salary of $48,430/year ($23.28/hr). Salaries range from $42,060 to $75,050 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.

$42K
10th percentile
$46K
25th percentile
$48K
Median
$60K
75th percentile
$75K
90th percentile

Dredge Operators salary by state

StateMedianHourlyEmployment
New Jersey$70K$33.85/hr80
Iowa$60K$29.04/hr60
Indiana$55K$26.67/hr40
Florida$53K$25.31/hr50
Ohio$51K$24.62/hr50
Alabama$51K$24.57/hr110
Louisiana$47K$22.77/hr-
North Carolina$47K$22.43/hr80
Nebraska$43K$20.83/hr30
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