Dredge Operators Salary in Iowa
Dredge Operators in Iowa earn a median of $57,990 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($49,640)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,060; the top 10% earn over $69,580. Nationally the range is $41,080 to $74,140.
States ranked near Iowa
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Dredge Operators pay in Iowa
How much do dredge operators make in Iowa?
The median is $57,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,060 and the top 10% earn over $69,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for dredge operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 9 (+17% vs. the national median of $49,640). Living costs are not included.