How much does a dredge operator make in Houston?
$72,960a year
Median yearly pay for dredge operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $35.08 an hour or $6,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.08
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 3
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,540Median: $72,960Highest 10%: $72,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 25th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $72,960 | $35.08 | |
| 75th | $72,960 | $35.08 | |
| 90th | $72,960 | $35.08 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dredge operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dredge operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $35.08 ($72,960 a year).
Do dredge operators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $72,960 against $49,640 nationally, 47% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,580, so Houston pays 11% more.
Where does Houston rank for dredge operator pay?
1 of 3 metro areas with data.
How much does a dredge operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,960 or more.
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.