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Will AI replace dredge operators?AI replacement risk 27% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$49,640
25th–75th pct. $46,430–$62,070
Top pay (est.)
$96,400
Top 10% $74,140
Pay in 5 years
$57,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,800est.
$57,400–$77,500
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
27%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.7%
100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Dredge Operators? AI replacement risk

27%
Low
Ranked #217 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Dredge Operators

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.6
Operation and Control
3.2
Coordination
3.1
Management of Personnel Resources
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.8
Instructing
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
5.0
English Language
3.4
Administration and Management
3.4
Education and Training
3.3
Production and Processing
3.3
Engineering and Technology
2.4
Building and Construction
2.3
Computers and Electronics
2.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Control PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationReaction TimeDepth PerceptionFar VisionAuditory Attention

Education of workers

High school diploma
80%
Post-secondary certificate
9%
Less than high school
7%
Some college
4%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
9%
3–6 months
7%
6–12 months
7%
None / short demo
5%
1–2 years
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
9%
2–4 years
6%
None
6%
3–6 months
5%
Up to 1 month
3%
Over 10 years
2%
6–12 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.