Dredge Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for dredge operators is $49,640 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,290 in Nebraska to $65,580 in Texas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $41,080
- 25th percentile
- $46,430
- Median
- $49,640
- 75th percentile
- $62,070
- Top 10%
- $74,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,040 jobs.
Median pay in 9 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $65,580 | +32% | $59,210 | $75,410 | Not published |
| 2 | New Jersey | $63,810 | +29% | $56,180 | $74,390 | 30 |
| 3 | Iowa | $57,990 | +17% | $56,060 | $69,580 | 60 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $54,310 | +9% | $44,190 | $64,580 | Not published |
| 5 | Ohio | $53,310 | +7% | $44,160 | $60,370 | 40 |
| 6 | Florida | $52,800 | +6% | $39,930 | $62,310 | 40 |
| 7 | Alabama | $50,030 | +1% | $48,760 | $62,620 | 50 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $48,590 | −2% | $42,400 | $57,740 | Not published |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,290 | −9% | $38,780 | $90,130 | 30 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dredge Operators salary questions
Which state pays dredge operators the most?
Texas, with a median of $65,580 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $49,640). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dredge operators the least?
Nebraska, with a median of $45,290 a year (−9% vs. national).
Where do most dredge operators work?
Iowa has the most jobs, about 60, with a median of $57,990.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.