Pile Driver Operators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $104,870 +48.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.42
10th percentile $69,080
90th percentile $121,470
Employed locally 50
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,080
    25th
    $91,410
    50th (median)
    $104,870
    75th
    $112,660
    90th
    $121,470

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 122% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 22% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,790
    South Carolina $55,960

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,050
    Construction Laborers $58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,920
    Electricians $73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in Riverside, CA is $50.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in Riverside, CA is 48.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $69,080 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,410.