Dredge Operators salary in the United States
$41,080
10th
$46,430
25th
$49,640
Median
$62,070
75th
$74,140
90th
National median
$49,640
2025 OEWS
Mean
$56,120
Hourly median
$23.86
Employment
1,040
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $72,960 | — |
| TX | $65,580 | — |
| NJ | $63,810 | 30 |
| IA | $57,990 | 60 |
| WI | $54,310 | — |
| OH | $53,310 | 40 |
| FL | $52,800 | 40 |
| AL | $50,030 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $49,390 | — |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,980 | 40 |
| LA | $48,590 | — |
| NE | $45,290 | 30 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.