The average salary for a dredge operator in the United States is $53,700, but the range typically falls between $43,670 and $60,670. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.82, with a range between $21 and $29.17.
There are approximately 940 people employed as a dredge operator in the United States. With Alabama, Louisiana, New Jersey employing the highest number of dredge operators.The state with the best pay for a dredge operator is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $63,810, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $46,900.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,870 | $18.21 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,670 | $21 |
| Median | $50,440 | $24.25 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,670 | $29.17 |
| 90th Percentile | $72,570 | $34.89 |
The salary of a dredge operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dredge operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dredge operators are New Jersey, Iowa, Florida, Ohio, Nebraska while the worst states are Louisiana, Alabama, Nebraska, Ohio, Florida.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,800 | $46,620 | $60,180 |
| Florida | $37,870 | $54,710 | $99,000 |
| Iowa | $57,740 | $58,850 | $61,510 |
| Louisiana | $38,420 | $46,900 | $61,420 |
| Nebraska | $39,260 | $49,560 | $84,060 |
| New Jersey | $53,320 | $63,810 | $69,360 |
| Ohio | $44,010 | $48,290 | $51,600 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dredge operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dredge operators is New Orleans-Metairie area, LA with an average salary of $48,460.
Areas with highest average salaries for dredge operators
The number of dredge operators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dredge operators has decreased by -810. On average, the number of dredge operators has been increasing by -11.6% each year. The salary of dredge operators has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of dredge operators has decreased by $-90. On average, the salary of dredge operators has been increasing by -0.0% each year.
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