Pile Driver Operators

Occupation

$70,510
National Median Salary
$33.90
Median Hourly Wage
3,040
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$46,690
$54,750
$70,510
$103,960
$121,990

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+36.9%
10 Year Change
$51,510
2014 Median
$70,510
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Pile Driver Operators

Industry Annual Median Employment
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors $105,100 280
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $105,100 280
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $82,050 610
Specialty Trade Contractors $77,430 950
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $76,750 1,680

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Top Paying States for Pile Driver Operators

State Annual Median Employment
New Jersey $125,050 60
Massachusetts $113,360 220
California $105,950 790
Washington $101,260 —
Pennsylvania $91,160 30

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Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Specialty Trade Contractors Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Nonresidential Building Construction Construction of Buildings Other Specialty Trade Contractors Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction Utility System Construction