Pile Driver Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $103,790 +47.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.90
10th percentile $63,870
90th percentile $123,300
Employed locally 260
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,870
    25th
    $78,980
    50th (median)
    $103,790
    75th
    $113,910
    90th
    $123,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 111% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 11% 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
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,080
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $114,470
    California $105,950
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,870
    South Carolina $55,960

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pile Driver Operators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $49.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.72 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Pile Driver Operators salaries?

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 47.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,870 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,980.