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Pile Driver Operator Salary in 2026

Operate pile driving equipment to drive piles into earth for building foundations.

Median Salary

$68,000

$5,667/mo

Entry Level

$48,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$92,000

experienced

Job Growth

+5%

10-yr outlook

Pile Driver Operator Overview

Operate pile driving equipment to drive piles into earth for building foundations.

Education

Apprenticeship

Experience

2-3 years

Industry

Trades

Total Jobs (US)

8K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Trades

Hourly Rate

$32.69/hr

Monthly Pay

$5,667

Pile Driver Operator Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Pile Driver Operator salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Pile Driver Operator Salary

$77,000

$6,417/month · $2,962/biweekly · $37.02/hr

Pile Driver Operator Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Pile Driver Operator field.

25th Percentile$56,000
$56K
Median (50th)$68,000
$68K
75th Percentile$80,000
$80K
90th Percentile$102,000
$102K
Top Earners$112,000
$112K

Entry-level Pile Driver Operators earn around $48,000, while the top 10% earn $102,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Pile Driver Operators

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$80,000+$12,000
New York$78,000+$10,000
Texas$67,000$-1,000
Florida$67,000$-1,000
Louisiana$63,000$-5,000

Top Paying Cities for Pile Driver Operators

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$80,000+$12,000
Los Angeles$76,000+$8,000
Miami$69,000+$1,000
Houston$67,000$-1,000
New Orleans$65,000$-3,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Heavy EquipmentFoundation WorkSafety ProtocolsHydraulicsMarine Construction

Certifications

OSHA 30Equipment Certification

Pile Driver Operator Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Pile Driver Operator from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$48,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$70,000

3-7 years

Senior

$92,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$112,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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