Pile Driver Operator Salary
Pile Driver Operators earn a median $73,300 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$73,300
$35.24 per hour
Range
$48,790 – $124,600
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,310
across the U.S.
Pile Driver Operator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$60,397
per year · effective tax rate 17.6%
$5,033Monthly
$2,517Twice a month
$2,323Every 2 weeks
$29.04Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,296
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,545
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,063
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$60,397
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,790 | $23.46 | $41,383 |
| 25th percentile | $58,510 | $28.13 | $49,193 |
| Median (50th) | $73,300 | $35.24 | $60,397 |
| 75th percentile | $106,430 | $51.17 | $83,704 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $124,600 | $59.90 | $96,430 |
Pile Driver Operator salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $120,980 | $88,110 | $87,100 – $124,700 | 130 |
| Washington | $111,080 | $86,975 | $99,180 – $140,630 | 50 |
| California | $110,340 | $78,988 | $71,630 – $135,780 | 480 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,550 | $71,770 | $80,380 – $102,030 | 90 |
| Alaska | $78,080 | $63,759 | $54,070 – $118,970 | 190 |
| Texas | $66,140 | $55,323 | $45,220 – $70,930 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $61,150 | $49,866 | $54,450 – $88,340 | 180 |
| Virginia | $59,910 | $47,687 | $50,770 – $75,920 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $54,830 | $46,236 | $44,070 – $67,860 | 30 |
| Florida | $51,830 | $43,825 | $46,060 – $81,590 | 270 |
| Georgia | $47,930 | $38,827 | $39,850 – $60,360 | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pile driver operator make?
The national median salary for pile driver operators is $73,300 a year ($35.24 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,790 and the top 10% earn over $124,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays pile driver operators the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $120,980.
How many pile driver operators are there in the U.S.?
About 2,310 people work as pile driver operators nationwide.