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Pile Driver Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pile Driver Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$110,340
Median Annual Salary
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+4.1% vs 2024
$109,410
Mean Salary
$110,340
Median Salary
$53.05
Hourly Rate
480 people work as Pile Driver Operators in California
Pile Driver Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pile Driver Operators in California earn a median salary of $110,340 per year ($9,195/month).
This is 41.8% above the national average of $77,802.
California ranks #3 out of 11 states for Pile Driver Operators pay.
Approximately 480 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pile Driver Operators
Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
4.12
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Monitoring
3.25
Equipment Maintenance
3.25
Troubleshooting
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.12
Mechanical
3.65
Mathematics
3.59
Transportation
3.47
Engineering and Technology
3.41
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(52.6% of workers)
Salaries for Pile Driver Operators in California range from $71,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $135,780 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $94,890 and $128,380.
How much do Pile Driver Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Pile Driver Operators in California is $110,340 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $109,410.
What is the salary range for a Pile Driver Operators in California?
Salaries for Pile Driver Operators in California range from $71,630 at the 10th percentile to $135,780 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $94,890 and $128,380.
What is the starting salary for a Pile Driver Operators in California?
Entry-level Pile Driver Operators positions in California typically start around $71,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $94,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pile Driver Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 480 people are employed as Pile Driver Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Pile Driver Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pile Driver Operators in California is approximately $53.05 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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