SOC 53-7031 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Dredge Operators wages by metro
National median annual wage
$49,640
- 10th percentile
- $41,080
- 25th percentile
- $46,430
- Median
- $49,640
- 75th percentile
- $62,070
- 90th percentile
- $74,140
- Mean
- $56,120
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 1,040.
That median is 2.6% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Not available | $62,540 | $72,960 | $72,960 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | Not available | $43,520 | $49,390 | $60,410 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 40 | $38,130 | $48,980 | $74,130 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 40 | $38,130 | $48,980 | $74,130 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Not available | $59,210 | $65,580 | $75,410 |
| New Jersey | 30 | $56,180 | $63,810 | $74,390 |
| Iowa | 60 | $56,060 | $57,990 | $69,580 |
| Wisconsin | Not available | $44,190 | $54,310 | $64,580 |
| Ohio | 40 | $44,160 | $53,310 | $60,370 |
| Florida | 40 | $39,930 | $52,800 | $62,310 |
| Alabama | 50 | $48,760 | $50,030 | $62,620 |
| Louisiana | Not available | $42,400 | $48,590 | $57,740 |
| Nebraska | 30 | $38,780 | $45,290 | $90,130 |
Other transportation and material moving occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Driver/Sales Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Dredge Operators?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Dredge Operators is $49,640. Employment is 1,040.
How does Dredge Operators pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Dredge Operators is 2.6% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Dredge Operators?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is highest on this page's list at $72,960.