Dredge Operators Wages
SOC 53-7031 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Dredge Operators is $50,440 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $37,870 and the 90th percentile is $72,570, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
940
P10
$37,870
P25
$43,670
Median
$50,440
P75
$60,670
P90
$72,570
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Dredge Operators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,440 | $53,700 | $37,870 | $72,570 | 940 | — |
| 2022 | $47,090 | $51,770 | $34,110 | $77,080 | 940 | -6.64% |
| 2021 | $46,210 | $50,530 | $35,440 | $76,610 | 1,650 | -1.87% |
| 2020 | $49,210 | $53,790 | $33,420 | $81,160 | 1,750 | +6.49% |
Wages by State (2023)
State-level OEWS wage estimates for Dredge Operators. The highest median is in New Jersey at $66,250, 31% above the U.S. median.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Mean Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $66,250 | +31.3% | $63,810 | 90 |
| Iowa | $57,750 | +14.5% | $58,850 | 50 |
| Florida | $49,780 | -1.3% | $54,710 | 50 |
| Ohio | $48,900 | -3.1% | $48,290 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $46,950 | -6.9% | $49,560 | 60 |
| Alabama | $46,540 | -7.7% | $46,620 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $44,370 | -12% | $46,900 | 110 |