Dredge Operators Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 9 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median dredge operators in the US earns $49,640 per year (1,040 employed). Gross pay is highest in Texas ($65,580) and lowest in Nebraska ($45,290) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Dredge Operators pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dredge Operators in Texas | $65,580 | $54,874 | $4,573 | 83.7% | — |
| Dredge Operators in New Jersey | $63,810 | $51,472 | $4,289 | 80.7% | 30 |
| Dredge Operators in Iowa | $57,990 | $47,223 | $3,935 | 81.4% | 60 |
| Dredge Operators in Wisconsin | $54,310 | $44,209 | $3,684 | 81.4% | — |
| Dredge Operators in Ohio | $53,310 | $44,331 | $3,694 | 83.2% | 40 |
| Dredge Operators in Florida | $52,800 | $44,605 | $3,717 | 84.5% | 40 |
| Dredge Operators in Alabama | $50,030 | $40,143 | $3,345 | 80.2% | 50 |
| Dredge Operators in Louisiana | $48,590 | $40,151 | $3,346 | 82.6% | — |
| Dredge Operators in Nebraska | $45,290 | $37,389 | $3,116 | 82.6% | 30 |
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