How much does a pile driver operator make in Houston?
$70,030a year
Median yearly pay for pile driver operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $33.67 an hour or $5,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.67
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,070Median: $70,030Highest 10%: $74,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 25th | $66,580 | $32.01 | |
| Median | $70,030 | $33.67 | |
| 75th | $70,930 | $34.10 | |
| 90th | $74,670 | $35.90 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pile driver operators.
| Beaumont, TX | $66,140 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $58,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pile driver operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $33.67 ($70,030 a year).
Do pile driver operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $70,030 against $73,300 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $66,140, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for pile driver operator pay?
8 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a pile driver operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,670 or more.
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.