Dredge Operators salary in New Jersey
SOC 53-7031 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$63,810
per year in New Jersey
Middle half
$58,700–$73,010
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in New Jersey
Concentration
1.10×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
New Jersey
$63,810
published median
United States
$49,640
28.5% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
2nd
9 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $63,810 median has purchasing power comparable to about $58,646 nationally. New Jersey's BEA regional price parity is 108.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for New Jersey.
$56,180$74,390
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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