SOC 47-2072 · May 2025 · United States
Pile Driver Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Pile Driver Operators across the United States is $73,300 per year, measured over 2,310 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $120,980.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Pile Driver Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 152.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $120,980 and Georgia pays $47,930.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $120,980 | 130 | |
| 2 | Washington | $111,080 | 50 | |
| 3 | California | $110,340 | 480 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $93,550 | 90 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $78,080 | 190 | |
| 6 | Texas | $66,140 | 280 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | $61,150 | 180 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $59,910 | 150 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | $54,830 | 30 | |
| 10 | Florida | $51,830 | 270 |
States with the most Pile Driver Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 480 | $110,340 | |
| 2 | Texas | 280 | $66,140 | |
| 3 | Florida | 270 | $51,830 | |
| 4 | Alaska | 190 | $78,080 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | 180 | $61,150 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 150 | $59,910 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 130 | $120,980 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 90 | $93,550 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 50 | $47,930 | |
| 10 | Washington | 50 | $111,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $132,850 | 70 |
| 2 | Sacramento | $124,670 | 70 |
| 3 | Boston | $121,900 | 90 |
| 4 | Portland | $111,070 | 50 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $106,660 | 130 |
| 6 | Riverside | $104,870 | 50 |
| 7 | Anchorage | $89,880 | 80 |
| 8 | Houston | $70,030 | 80 |
| 9 | Beaumont | $66,140 | 90 |
| 10 | New Orleans | $61,610 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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