The salary statistics of dredge operators in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare dredge operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $53,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for dredge operators in the industry sector of manufacturing. 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 $53,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid dredge operators is $17,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dredge operators in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,000 | -6.78% | -70.67% |
| 2016 | $38,440 | 7.99% | - |
| 2015 | $35,370 | -29.97% | - |
| 2014 | $45,970 | -53.88% | - |
| 2013 | $70,740 | 13.15% | - |
| 2012 | $61,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of dredge operators in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed dredge operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | |
| Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].