How much does a dredge operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Average (mean)
- $56,120
- Jobs
- 1,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $74,140 | $35.64 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Texas | $65,580 |
| New Jersey | $63,810 |
| Iowa | $57,990 |
| Wisconsin | $54,310 |
| Ohio | $53,310 |
| Florida | $52,800 |
| Alabama | $50,030 |
| Louisiana | $48,590 |
| Nebraska | $45,290 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $72,960 |
| New Orleans, LA | $49,390 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,980 |
In other countries
Dredge Operator belongs to the international group "Earthmoving and related plant operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dredge operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.87 ($49,640 a year).
How much does a dredge operator make a month?
About $4,137 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,640 a year.
How much does a dredge operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,080 or less a year ($19.75 an hour); the top 10% make $74,140 or more.
Which state pays dredge operators the most?
Texas, with a median of $65,580 a year, followed by New Jersey ($63,810) and Iowa ($57,990).
Which city pays dredge operators the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $72,960 a year.
How many dredge operators are there in the United States?
About 1,040 people work as dredge operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.