SOC 53-7031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dredge Operators — Wisconsin
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin the median wage for Dredge Operators is $54,310 a year, which is 9.4% higher than the national figure of $49,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Dredge Operators is $54,310 a year, which is 9.4% higher than the national figure of $49,640. Half of workers earn between $46,320 and $61,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,190 and the ninetieth at $64,580.
Among the 9 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 4th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 435th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,190 | −11.0% |
| 25th | $46,320 | −6.7% |
| Median (50th) | $54,310 | +9.4% |
| 75th | $61,030 | +22.9% |
| 90th | $64,580 | +30.1% |
| Mean | $53,870 | +8.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $54,310 goes as far as $57,715 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,715US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,310 a year, 9.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,190 to $64,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 4th of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dredge Operators in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $54,310, or $26.11 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 Wisconsin is 9.4% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $64,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,190 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.
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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