SOC 53-7031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dredge Operators — Texas
Texas · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dredge Operators in Texas is $65,580 per year, well above the national median of $49,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dredge Operators in Texas is $65,580 per year, well above the national median of $49,640. The gap of 32.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $59,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,540 to $72,960.
Among the 9 states with published data for this occupation, Texas ranks 1st by median wage. Houston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $72,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 290th of 794 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,210 | +19.3% |
| 25th | $62,540 | +26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $65,580 | +32.1% |
| 75th | $72,960 | +47.0% |
| 90th | $75,410 | +51.9% |
| Mean | $67,450 | +35.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $72,960 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $65,580 goes as far as $67,539 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,539US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,580 a year, 32.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,210 to $75,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 9 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $72,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dredge Operators in Texas?
The median annual wage is $65,580, or $31.53 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 Texas is 32.1% 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 Texas earns more than $75,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,210 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $72,960 per year.
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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