Pile Driver Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $118,960 +68.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.19
10th percentile $85,020
90th percentile $121,590
Employed locally 170
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,020
    25th
    $112,040
    50th (median)
    $118,960
    75th
    $121,520
    90th
    $121,590

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 106% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 6% above 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $114,470
    Massachusetts $113,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $111,070

    Nearby metros — Pile Driver Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $113,360
    Maryland $77,990

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,430
    Carpenters$73,800
    Electricians$83,450
    Construction Laborers$63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $57.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 68.7% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $85,020 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,040.