SOC 53-7031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Dredge Operators is $48,422 per year ($23.28/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $46,114 and $60,299 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $75,046 per year. There are approximately 1,030 dredge operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.22 | $42,058 |
| P25 | $22.17 | $46,114 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.28 | $48,422 |
| P75 | $28.99 | $60,299 |
| P90 | $36.08 | $75,046 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Dredge Operators is $48,422 per year ($23.28/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $46,114 and $60,299 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Dredge Operators is $75,046 per year ($36.08/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,299 per year.
Entry-level Dredge Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $42,058 per year ($20.22/hr). The 25th percentile is $46,114 per year.
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