Dredge Operators
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Dredge Operators to increase by 0.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,300 to 1,300 jobs. Its estimate of 100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($49,640), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,300
Projected employment (2034)
1,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
100
Pay & Preparation
$49,640
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operation and Control (3.75/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Speaking (2.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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