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Dredge Operators

Role Overview

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
New Jersey $70,400
Iowa $60,400
Indiana $55,470
Florida $52,640
Ohio $51,210
Alabama $51,110
Louisiana $47,360
North Carolina $46,650
Nebraska $43,320

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$48,430

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.2%

Avg. annual openings

0.1k

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