SOC 47-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pile Driver Operators — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 2 metro areas compared
At $46,060, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Pile Driver Operators, 37.2% beneath the national figure of $73,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,060, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Pile Driver Operators, 37.2% beneath the national figure of $73,300. Pay ranges from under $46,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,060 to $51,170.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.92 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $59,740. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 416th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,060 | −37.2% |
| 25th | $46,060 | −37.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,060 | −37.2% |
| 75th | $51,170 | −30.2% |
| 90th | $59,110 | −19.4% |
| Mean | $51,000 | −30.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,060 buys what $44,545 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 39.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,545US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,060 a year, 37.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,060 to $59,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $59,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pile Driver Operators in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,060, or $22.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $73,300, so pay in Orlando, FL is 37.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Orlando, FL earns more than $59,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $59,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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