Pile Driver Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $46,710 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $70,690
Employed locally 60
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $46,700
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $70,690

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 54% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pile Driver Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $125,070
    New Jersey $125,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $114,470
    Massachusetts $113,360

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pile Driver Operators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in Atlanta, GA is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Pile Driver Operators salaries?

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 33.8% below the national median of $70,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pile Driver Operators in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,700.