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Dredge Operators Salary in New Jersey

Dredge Operators in New Jersey earn a median of $63,810 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$63,810
vs. U.S. median
+29% ($49,640)
Rank among states
2 of 9
Jobs in the state
30

Pay range in New Jersey

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,180; the top 10% earn over $74,390. Nationally the range is $41,080 to $74,140.

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Dredge Operators pay in New Jersey

How much do dredge operators make in New Jersey?

The median is $63,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,180 and the top 10% earn over $74,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Jersey a good state for dredge operators?

On pay alone it ranks 2 of 9 (+29% vs. the national median of $49,640). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses