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Dredge Operators in Maryland
Get the information you need to know about working as a Dredge Operator.
- Dredge Operators in Maryland earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Dredge Operator Career?
- Transportation & Materials Moving
- Ground Transportation
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
How Many Dredge Operators Work in Maryland?
There were approximately 30 workers employed as Dredge Operators in this state in 2018.
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 Maryland has fewer Dredge Operators than average.
What do Dredge Operators Make in Maryland?
In 2018 wages for Dredge Operators ranged from $34,580 to $61,530 with $45,490 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.62 to $29.58. The median hourly rate was $21.87.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.65 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.22.
The median salary in Maryland is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Maryland Metros for Dredge Operators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Dredge Operators.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 30 | $45,420 |
Top States for Dredge Operators Employment
The table below shows the states 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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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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