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Dredge Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Dredge Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$65,580
Median Annual Salary
$67,450
Mean Salary
$65,580
Median Salary
$31.53
Hourly Rate
Dredge Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Dredge Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $65,580 per year ($5,465/month).
This is 20.0% above the national average of $54,634.
Texas ranks #1 out of 9 states for Dredge Operators pay.
About This Job: Dredge Operators
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.75
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.06
English Language
3.43
Public Safety and Security
3.18
Administration and Management
3.15
Production and Processing
2.94
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(80.0% of workers)
Salaries for Dredge Operators in Texas range from $59,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,540 and $72,960.
Median $65,580
P10: $59,210P25: $62,540P75: $72,960P90: $75,410
10th
$59,210
25th
$62,540
Median
$65,580
75th
$72,960
90th
$75,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,210
$28.47
$4,934
25th Percentile
$62,540
$30.07
$5,211
Median (50th)
$65,580
$31.53
$5,465
75th Percentile
$72,960
$35.08
$6,080
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,410
$36.25
$6,284
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Dredge Operators in Texas is $65,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,450.
What is the salary range for a Dredge Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Dredge Operators in Texas range from $59,210 at the 10th percentile to $75,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,540 and $72,960.
What is the starting salary for a Dredge Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Dredge Operators positions in Texas typically start around $59,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,540 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Dredge Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Dredge Operators in Texas is approximately $31.53 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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