Highest-Paying States for Dredge Operators

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Texas$65,580
2. 2New Jersey$63,810
3. 3Iowa$57,990
4. 4Wisconsin$54,310
5. 5Ohio$53,310
6. 6Florida$52,800
7. 7Alabama$50,030
8. 8Louisiana$48,590
9. 9Nebraska$45,290