Pile Driver Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $125,070 +77.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.13
10th percentile $67,000
90th percentile $125,070
Employed locally 40
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,000
    25th
    $82,910
    50th (median)
    $125,070
    75th
    $125,070
    90th
    $125,070

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 128% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pile Driver Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,080
    New Jersey $125,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $114,470
    Massachusetts $113,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $111,070

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,870
    Electricians $76,450
    Carpenters $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pile Driver Operators make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $60.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.13 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Pile Driver Operators salaries?

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 77.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $67,000 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,910.