The salary statistics and trend of dredge operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $20,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,000 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dredge operators in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $46,000. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dredge operators is $20,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dredge operators in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20,820 | 5.76% | 5.76% |
| 2016 | $19,620 | -29.51% | - |
| 2015 | $25,410 | 22.79% | - |
| 2012 | $19,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of dredge operators in three industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of dredge operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
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