How much does a pile driver operator make in California?
$110,300a year
Median yearly pay for pile driver operators in California. That is $53.05 an hour or $9,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.05
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 11
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,630Median: $110,300Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,630 | $34.44 | |
| 25th | $94,890 | $45.62 | |
| Median | $110,300 | $53.05 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.72 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.28 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $132,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $104,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pile driver operators.
| 1. Massachusetts | $121,000 |
| 2. Washington | $111,100 |
| 3. California | $110,300 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $93,550 |
| 5. Alaska | $78,080 |
| 6. Texas | $66,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pile driver operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $53.05 ($110,300 a year).
Do pile driver operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $110,300 against $73,300 nationally, 51% more.
Where does California rank for pile driver operator pay?
California ranks 3 of 11 states.
Which city in California pays pile driver operators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $132,900 a year.
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.