Pile Driver Operators Salary in Louisiana

Pile driver operators in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $70,890 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($62,220), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pile driver operators average at $65,570 and the median at $61,150 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $80,710.

Pile Driver Operators average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$70,890
Baton Rouge$62,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$70,890	$61,610	$61,590	$56,961	93
Baton Rouge	$62,220	$60,630	$60,510	$50,693	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pile Driver Operators salary in other states

Pile Driver Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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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