Paycheck Atlas

Highest-paying states for dredge operators

New Jersey leads at $63,810 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.

PlaceMedian25th–75th
New Jersey$63,810$58,700–$73,010
Iowa$57,990$57,500–$60,000
Ohio$53,310$48,090–$55,790
Florida$52,800$46,690–$60,340
Alabama$50,030$49,230–$57,190
Nebraska$45,290$41,040–$46,830

Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.