How much does a pile driver operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.24 an hour or $6,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.24
- Average (mean)
- $80,710
- Jobs
- 2,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| 25th | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| Median | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.17 | |
| 90th | $124,600 | $59.90 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $121,000 |
| Washington | $111,100 |
| California | $110,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,550 |
| Alaska | $78,080 |
| Texas | $66,140 |
| Louisiana | $61,150 |
| Virginia | $59,910 |
| Tennessee | $54,830 |
| Florida | $51,830 |
| Georgia | $47,930 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $132,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,700 |
| Boston, MA | $121,900 |
| Portland, OR | $111,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $104,900 |
| Anchorage, AK | $89,880 |
| Houston, TX | $70,030 |
| Beaumont, TX | $66,140 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,610 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,630 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $60,290 |
| Miami, FL | $59,740 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,200 |
| Orlando, FL | $46,060 |
In other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pile driver operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.24 ($73,300 a year).
How much does a pile driver operator make a month?
About $6,108 a month before tax, based on a median of $73,300 a year.
How much does a pile driver operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,790 or less a year ($23.46 an hour); the top 10% make $124,600 or more.
Which state pays pile driver operators the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $121,000 a year, followed by Washington ($111,100) and California ($110,300).
Which city pays pile driver operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $132,900 a year.
How many pile driver operators are there in the United States?
About 2,310 people work as pile driver operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.