Pile Driver Operators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $133,080 +88.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.98
10th percentile $83,180
90th percentile $141,010
Employed locally 130
National median $70,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,180
    25th
    $118,120
    50th (median)
    $133,080
    75th
    $140,330
    90th
    $141,010

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Pile Driver Operators salary vs area income 99% Median Pile Driver Operators salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pile Driver Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $111,070

    Nearby metros — Pile Driver Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $114,470
    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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$80,950
    Construction Laborers$76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$103,090
    Electricians$93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pile Driver Operators make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Pile Driver Operators in San Francisco, CA is $63.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Pile Driver Operators salaries?

    The median Pile Driver Operators salary in San Francisco, CA is 88.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Pile Driver Operators (10th percentile) earn around $83,180 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,120.