SOC 53-7031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dredge Operators — Ohio
Ohio
The median wage here is $53,310 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $53,310 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,640. Half of workers earn between $48,090 and $55,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,160 and the ninetieth at $60,370.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 9 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 5th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 443rd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,160 | −11.0% |
| 25th | $48,090 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $53,310 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $55,790 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $60,370 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $51,930 | +4.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $53,310 goes as far as $57,446 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,446US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,310 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,160 to $60,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dredge Operators in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $53,310, or $25.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,640, so pay in Ohio is 7.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $60,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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