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Pile Driver Operators is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Pile Driver Operators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2072 |
| title | Pile Driver Operators |
| onet code | 47-2072.00 |
| description | Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 3,040 |
| a mean | 79,000 |
| a median | 70,510 |
| a pct10 | 46,690 |
| a pct25 | 54,750 |
| a pct75 | 103,960 |
| a pct90 | 121,990 |
| h mean | 37 |
| h median | 33 |
The day-to-day work of a pile driver operators typically centers on move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, and Equipment Maintenance. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.39 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working pile driver operators, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (52.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $125,050 and lowest in North Carolina at $44,990 — a 2.8× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Washington, Pennsylvania) average $107,356. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $125,050 | $102,080 | $59,400 | $125,070 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $113,360 | $111,450 | $85,020 | $121,590 | 220 |
| California | $105,950 | $105,720 | $68,010 | $133,140 | 790 |
| Washington | $101,260 | $107,370 | $84,520 | $137,110 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $91,160 | $92,470 | $85,810 | $98,850 | 30 |
| Alaska | $87,630 | $86,890 | $59,330 | $108,000 | 110 |
| Maryland | $77,990 | $74,100 | $65,330 | $84,630 | — |
| Texas | $66,070 | $63,270 | $46,840 | $72,790 | 270 |
| Louisiana | $58,980 | $57,650 | $50,930 | $61,520 | 180 |
| South Carolina | $55,960 | $54,770 | $44,880 | $62,920 | — |
| Florida | $54,750 | $54,470 | $42,320 | $78,150 | 560 |
| Virginia | $49,960 | $55,950 | $49,490 | $64,530 | 130 |
| Indiana | $49,330 | $64,980 | $47,050 | $90,530 | 60 |
| Georgia | $46,710 | $51,150 | $38,840 | $70,690 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $44,990 | $48,070 | $37,960 | $59,250 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for pile driver operators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Diesel Pile Hammer Operator or Driving Inspector frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Pile Driver Operators compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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