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Dredge Operators in Texas
Is Texas a good place for you to work as a Dredge Operator?
- Dredge Operators in Texas 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
What do Dredge Operators Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Dredge Operators ranged from $28,850 to $61,710 with $44,990 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.87 to $29.67. The median hourly rate was $21.63.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.15 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.48.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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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 |
Related Careers in Texas
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| Occupation | Texas Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 6,510 |
| Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 230 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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