Dredge Operators Salary in Ohio
Dredge Operators in Ohio earn a median of $53,310 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($49,640)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 9
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,160; the top 10% earn over $60,370. Nationally the range is $41,080 to $74,140.
States ranked near Ohio
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- Fallers$47,700 median in Ohio
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Dredge Operators pay in Ohio
How much do dredge operators make in Ohio?
The median is $53,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,160 and the top 10% earn over $60,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for dredge operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 9 (+7% vs. the national median of $49,640). Living costs are not included.