Top 3 cities for dredge operators by average salary
| Houston, TX | $68,470 |
|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $50,180 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,070 |
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Dredge Operators salary by state
Texas pays dredge operators the most statewide, $67,450 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $67,450 | $65,580 | n/a | 1 | $68,470 | $68,470 |
| New Jersey | $66,300 | $63,810 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $60,620 | $57,990 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $55,170 | $52,800 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $53,870 | $54,310 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $53,770 | $50,030 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $51,930 | $53,310 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $50,070 | $50,070 |
| Nebraska | $49,650 | $45,290 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $48,710 | $48,590 | n/a | 1 | $50,180 | $50,180 |
Dredge Operators salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $68,470 | $72,960 | $32.92 | n/a |
| New Orleans, LA | $50,180 | $49,390 | $24.12 | n/a |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,070 | $48,980 | $24.07 | 40 |
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Dredge Operators salary: questions
Where do dredge operators make the most money?
In Houston, TX, with an average of $68,470 a year, among the 3 metro areas we cover.
What is the average dredge operators salary in the U.S.?
$56,120 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $49,640, so half of dredge operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should dredge operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of dredge operators nationwide earn between $46,430 (25th percentile) and $62,070 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays dredge operators the most?
Texas, with a statewide average of $67,450 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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