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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.
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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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