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Dredge Operators in Iowa

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$43,700 Median Salary

Dredge Operators in Iowa earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Dredge Operators Work in Iowa?

In 2018, there were 30 Dredge Operators working in the state.

There were 40 Dredge Operators employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 60 Dredge Operators working in it, which means Iowa has fewer Dredge Operators than average.

What do Dredge Operators Make in Iowa?

In 2018 wages for Dredge Operators ranged from $34,510 to $50,440 with $43,700 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.59 to $24.25. The median hourly rate was $21.01.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $20.96 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.05.

The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Dredge Operators Employment

View the list below to see where most Dredge Operators work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	110	$59,820
Nebraska	90	$34,150
Missouri	80	$48,290
Florida	60	$45,720
Ohio	60	$42,870
Oklahoma	50	$41,990
Louisiana	50	$45,370
Maryland	30	$45,490
Iowa	30	$43,700

Below are the states where Dredge Operators get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$59,820
Indiana	$48,980
South Carolina	$48,400
Missouri	$48,290
Florida	$45,720
Maryland	$45,490
Louisiana	$45,370
Texas	$44,990
Iowa	$43,700
Ohio	$42,870

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