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Pile Driver Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pile Driver Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$66,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.1% vs 2024
$62,600
Mean Salary
$66,140
Median Salary
$31.80
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Pile Driver Operators in Texas
Pile Driver Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pile Driver Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $66,140 per year ($5,511/month).
This is 15.0% below the national average of $77,802.
Texas ranks #6 out of 11 states for Pile Driver Operators pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 0.1% 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 Texas range from $45,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $68,880.
Median $66,140
P10: $45,220P25: $61,310P75: $68,880P90: $70,930
10th
$45,220
25th
$61,310
Median
$66,140
75th
$68,880
90th
$70,930
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,220
$21.74
$3,768
25th Percentile
$61,310
$29.48
$5,109
Median (50th)
$66,140
$31.80
$5,511
75th Percentile
$68,880
$33.12
$5,740
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,930
$34.10
$5,910
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,600 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Pile Driver Operators in Texas is $66,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,600.
What is the salary range for a Pile Driver Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Pile Driver Operators in Texas range from $45,220 at the 10th percentile to $70,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,310 and $68,880.
What is the starting salary for a Pile Driver Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Pile Driver Operators positions in Texas typically start around $45,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pile Driver Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Pile Driver Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Pile Driver Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pile Driver Operators in Texas is approximately $31.80 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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