Dredge Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $72,960 +50.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.08
10th percentile $62,540
90th percentile $72,960
National median $48,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,540
    25th
    $62,540
    50th (median)
    $72,960
    75th
    $72,960
    90th
    $72,960

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Dredge Operators salary vs area income 91% Median Dredge Operators salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dredge Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Jersey $70,400
    Iowa $60,400
    Indiana $55,470
    Florida $52,640
    Ohio $51,210
    Alabama $51,110

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dredge Operators make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Dredge Operators in Houston, TX is $35.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.08 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Dredge Operators salaries?

    The median Dredge Operators salary in Houston, TX is 50.7% above the national median of $48,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dredge Operators in Houston?

    Entry-level Dredge Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,540 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,540.