Pile Driver Operators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $114,470 +62.3% vs national
Median hourly $55.03
10th percentile $70,190
90th percentile $125,240
Employed locally 80
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,190
    25th
    $83,740
    50th (median)
    $114,470
    75th
    $125,230
    90th
    $125,240

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    Massachusetts $113,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $111,070

    Nearby metros — Pile Driver Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,080
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,960
    California $105,950
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,870
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,790
    South Carolina $55,960

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in Sacramento, CA is $55.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in Sacramento, CA is 62.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $70,190 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,740.