The salary statistics and trend of dredge operators in the industry of other heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dredge operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dredge operators in the industry of other heavy and civil engineering construction. 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 $91,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dredge operators is $30,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dredge operators in the industry of Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,200 | -6.14% | -8.03% |
| 2016 | $50,100 | 3.17% | - |
| 2015 | $48,510 | -8.49% | - |
| 2014 | $52,630 | -5.76% | - |
| 2013 | $55,660 | 8.39% | - |
| 2012 | $50,990 | - | - |
The average salaries of dredge operators in six industries within the construction 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 |
|---|---|
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Utility System Construction | |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
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