Dredge Operators Salary by State and Metro Area
Dredge Operators in the United States earn a median salary of $49,640/year ($23.86/hr). Salaries range from $41,080 to $74,140 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across 9 states and 3 metro areas where BLS publishes data.
$41K
10th percentile
$46K
25th percentile
$50K
Median
$62K
75th percentile
$74K
90th percentile
Dredge Operators salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $66K | $31.53/hr | , |
| New Jersey | $64K | $30.68/hr | 30 |
| Iowa | $58K | $27.88/hr | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $54K | $26.11/hr | , |
| Ohio | $53K | $25.63/hr | 40 |
| Florida | $53K | $25.39/hr | 40 |
| Alabama | $50K | $24.05/hr | 50 |
| Louisiana | $49K | $23.36/hr | , |
| Nebraska | $45K | $21.78/hr | 30 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $73K | , |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49K | , |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $49K | 40 |