Dredge Operators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for dredge operators is $23.86 an hour ($49,640 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
Pay range for dredge operators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.75 | $41,080 |
| 25% of workers | $22.32 | $46,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.86 | $49,640 |
| 75% of workers | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90% of workers | $35.65 | $74,140 |
Best-paying states for dredge operators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $65,580 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $63,810 | 30 |
| Iowa | $57,990 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $54,310 | 0 |
| Ohio | $53,310 | 40 |
| Florida | $52,800 | 40 |
| Alabama | $50,030 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $48,590 | 0 |
| Nebraska | $45,290 | 30 |
Education, experience and outlook for dredge operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $59,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $68,080 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $57,430 |
| Riggers | $62,640 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $60,190 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $61,810 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $67,890 |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | $58,620 |
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