Pile Driver Operators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $67,980 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.68
10th percentile $57,600
90th percentile $72,790
Employed locally 150
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,600
    25th
    $66,060
    50th (median)
    $67,980
    75th
    $70,510
    90th
    $72,790

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 16% 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

    Nearby metros — Pile Driver Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,140

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in Houston, TX is $32.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in Houston, TX is 3.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,600 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,060.