Dredge Operators Salary in Alabama
Dredge Operators in Alabama earn a median of $50,030 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($49,640)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,760; the top 10% earn over $62,620. Nationally the range is $41,080 to $74,140.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$67,400 median in Alabama
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$49,350 median in Alabama
Dredge Operators pay in Alabama
How much do dredge operators make in Alabama?
The median is $50,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,760 and the top 10% earn over $62,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for dredge operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 9 (+1% vs. the national median of $49,640). Living costs are not included.