The salary statistics and trend of dredge operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dredge operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,330 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dredge operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dredge operators is $58,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dredge operators is $31,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dredge operators in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,900 | 8.22% | 20.22% |
| 2016 | $37,540 | 2.64% | - |
| 2015 | $36,550 | 1.64% | - |
| 2014 | $35,950 | 4.73% | - |
| 2013 | $34,250 | 4.73% | - |
| 2012 | $32,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of dredge operators in two industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dredge operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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