Pile Driver Operators pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for pile driver operators is $35.24 an hour ($73,300 a year). About 2,310 people work in this job there.

$35.24Median hourly pay

$58,510–$106,430Middle half of workers, yearly

2,310People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for pile driver operators in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.46	$48,790
25% of workers	$28.13	$58,510
Half of workers (median)	$35.24	$73,300
75% of workers	$51.17	$106,430
90% of workers	$59.91	$124,600

Best-paying states for pile driver operators

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Massachusetts	$120,980	130
Washington	$111,080	50
California	$110,340	480
Pennsylvania	$93,550	90
Alaska	$78,080	190
Texas	$66,140	280
Louisiana	$61,150	180
Virginia	$59,910	150
Tennessee	$54,830	30
Florida	$51,830	270

Education, experience and outlook for pile driver operators

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -5.7% over ten years, declining · about 200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Construction Laborers	$47,120
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$46,420
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$59,850
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$65,510
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$53,340
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$57,430
Riggers	$62,640
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$70,070

Other job titles for this job

Diesel Pile Hammer OperatorDriving InspectorDriving OperatorHoisting Pile Driving EngineerHydraulic Pile Hammer OperatorHydraulic Press-in OperatorPile DriverPile Driver EngineerPile Driver OperatorPile Driving InspectorPile Driving LeadsmanPile Driving Nozzleman

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.