$71,000Average
$85,50075th percentile
$113,000
Pile Driver Operator is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family, focused on Pile Driver Operator work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
- Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
- Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Top skills: Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Monitoring Equipment Maintenance Troubleshooting Coordination
Pile Driver Operator pays 30% above the average across 60 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $64,000).
How much does a Pile Driver Operator make?
The average base salary for a Pile Driver Operator in the United States is $83,500 per year, or about $40.14 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $60,500 and $110,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $64,000 across 60 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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