Pile Driver Operator Salary
Pile driver operators use machines to drive piles into earth to provide foundational support for buildings and structures.
Pile Driver Operator Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level pile driver operators earn around $45,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $74,000. Senior-level pile driver operators can earn $108,000 or more.
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The salary range for pile driver operators varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $42,000, while the top 10% earn $112,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $72,850 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $112,000 |
Pile Driver Operator Salary by State
Pile Driver Operator salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $129,673, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $60,466.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $129,673 | Details → |
| #2 California | $104,176 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $98,348 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $97,619 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $88,877 | Details → |
| #6 Washington | $86,692 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $83,778 | Details → |
| #8 Oregon | $82,321 | Details → |
| #9 Connecticut | $81,592 | Details → |
| #10 Maryland | $80,135 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $77,950 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $76,493 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $76,493 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $75,764 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $73,579 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $73,579 | Details → |
| #17 Nevada | $72,850 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $71,393 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $71,393 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $70,665 | Details → |
| #21 Minnesota | $70,665 | Details → |
| #22 Montana | $70,665 | Details → |
| #23 Utah | $70,665 | Details → |
| #24 Louisiana | $69,936 | Details → |
| #25 Pennsylvania | $69,936 | Details → |
| #26 Texas | $69,936 | Details → |
| #27 Wyoming | $69,936 | Details → |
| #28 Illinois | $69,208 | Details → |
| #29 North Dakota | $69,208 | Details → |
| #30 Idaho | $68,479 | Details → |
| #31 Georgia | $67,751 | Details → |
| #32 New Mexico | $67,751 | Details → |
| #33 Indiana | $67,022 | Details → |
| #34 North Carolina | $67,022 | Details → |
| #35 Wisconsin | $67,022 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $65,565 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $65,565 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $65,565 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $64,837 | Details → |
| #40 Oklahoma | $64,837 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $64,837 | Details → |
| #42 Tennessee | $64,837 | Details → |
| #43 Missouri | $64,108 | Details → |
| #44 South Dakota | $64,108 | Details → |
| #45 Alabama | $63,380 | Details → |
| #46 Kansas | $63,380 | Details → |
| #47 Kentucky | $63,380 | Details → |
| #48 West Virginia | $62,651 | Details → |
| #49 Arkansas | $61,194 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $60,466 | Details → |
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- ● Operate pile driving equipment
- ● Position piles for driving
- ● Monitor equipment gauges and controls
- ● Perform equipment maintenance
- ● Follow safety procedures at construction sites
Top Skills
Education Required
High school diploma
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 8% growth over the next decade
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