The median annual wage for Dredge Operators in New Jersey is $70,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,590.
Pay spans roughly $55,580 at the 10th percentile to $73,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.85 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as dredge operators in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $70,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.85 |
| 10th percentile | $55,580 |
| 90th percentile | $73,230 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.