Pile Driver Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 2,310 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,790 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $58,510 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $73,300 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $106,430 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $124,600 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$59K
Median
$73K
75th
$106K
90th
$125K
Highest Paying States for Pile Driver Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $117,480 |
| Massachusetts | $112,680 |
| California | $109,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,480 |
| Alaska | $82,740 |
| Louisiana | $65,570 |
| Texas | $62,600 |
| Virginia | $60,680 |
| Florida | $58,370 |
| Tennessee | $54,690 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Pile Driver Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $117,480 per year, while Tennessee has an average of $54,690 — a difference of $62,790. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Pile Driver Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,310 workers were employed as Pile Driver Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $80,710 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2072