Pile Driver Operator Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$73,300
$35.24/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,790 | $23.46 |
| 25th percentile | $58,510 | $28.13 |
| Median | $73,300 | $35.24 |
| 75th percentile | $106,430 | $51.17 |
| 90th percentile | $124,600 | $59.91 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 2,310
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | ||
| 1st | $120,980 | $114,394 1st |
| Washington | ||
| 2nd | $111,080 | $103,800 2nd |
| California | ||
| 3rd | $110,340 | $99,657 3rd |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 4th | $93,550 | $95,878 4th |
| Alaska | ||
| 5th | $78,080 | $76,281 5th |
| Texas | ||
| 6th | $66,140 | $68,146 7th |
| Louisiana | ||
| 7th | $61,150 | $69,326 6th |
| Virginia | ||
| 8th | $59,910 | $59,256 9th |
| Tennessee | ||
| 9th | $54,830 | $59,682 8th |
| Florida | ||
| 10th | $51,830 | $50,119 10th |
| Georgia | ||
| 11th | $47,930 | $49,775 11th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- −5.7%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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