Top 15 cities for pile driver operators by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $123,300 |
|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $117,350 |
| Sacramento, CA | $114,820 |
| Boston, MA | $113,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,650 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,720 |
| Anchorage, AK | $92,380 |
| New Orleans, LA | $70,890 |
| Houston, TX | $66,730 |
| Beaumont, TX | $65,720 |
| Miami, FL | $63,420 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,960 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $62,220 |
| Tampa, FL | $58,820 |
| Orlando, FL | $51,000 |
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Pile Driver Operators salary by state
Washington pays pile driver operators the most statewide, $117,480 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $117,480 | $111,080 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $117,350 | $117,350 |
| Massachusetts | $112,680 | $120,980 | 130 | 1 | $113,900 | $113,900 |
| California | $109,410 | $110,340 | 480 | 4 | $123,300 | $100,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,480 | $93,550 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $82,740 | $78,080 | 190 | 1 | $92,380 | $92,380 |
| Louisiana | $65,570 | $61,150 | 180 | 2 | $70,890 | $62,220 |
| Texas | $62,600 | $66,140 | 280 | 2 | $66,730 | $65,720 |
| Virginia | $60,680 | $59,910 | 150 | 1 | $62,960 | $62,960 |
| Florida | $58,370 | $51,830 | 270 | 3 | $63,420 | $51,000 |
| Tennessee | $54,690 | $54,830 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $49,560 | $47,930 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Pile Driver Operators salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $123,300 | $132,850 | $59.28 | 70 |
| Portland, OR | $117,350 | $111,070 | $56.42 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $114,820 | $124,670 | $55.20 | 70 |
| Boston, MA | $113,900 | $121,900 | $54.76 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,650 | $106,660 | $51.27 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,720 | $104,870 | $48.42 | 50 |
| Anchorage, AK | $92,380 | $89,880 | $44.42 | 80 |
| New Orleans, LA | $70,890 | $61,610 | $34.08 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $66,730 | $70,030 | $32.08 | 80 |
| Beaumont, TX | $65,720 | $66,140 | $31.60 | 90 |
| Miami, FL | $63,420 | $59,740 | $30.49 | 70 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,960 | $60,290 | $30.27 | 70 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $62,220 | $60,630 | $29.91 | 80 |
| Tampa, FL | $58,820 | $51,200 | $28.28 | 50 |
| Orlando, FL | $51,000 | $46,060 | $24.52 | 60 |
Related jobs
- CarpentersU.S. average $65,630
- Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersU.S. average $60,050
- Construction LaborersU.S. average $52,030
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsU.S. average $66,290
- ElectriciansU.S. average $71,490
- Painters, Construction and MaintenanceU.S. average $55,420
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersU.S. average $72,170
- Sheet Metal WorkersU.S. average $67,850
Pile Driver Operators salary: questions
Where do pile driver operators make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $123,300 a year, among the 15 metro areas we cover.
What is the average pile driver operators salary in the U.S.?
$80,710 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $73,300, so half of pile driver operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should pile driver operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of pile driver operators nationwide earn between $58,510 (25th percentile) and $106,430 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays pile driver operators the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $117,480 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is pile driver operators pay the lowest?
Orlando, FL, at $51,000 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2072.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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