Occupation Salary Profile

Dredge Operators

SOC Code: 53-7031

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

National Median (BLS)
$56,480
▲ +7.95% Nominal +4.54% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$66,050
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
50
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Dredge Operators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,240
25th Percentile $46,170
National Median (50th Percentile) $56,480
75th Percentile $81,160
90th Percentile $110,810
P10: $43,240 P50 (Median): $56,480 P90: $110,810