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Pile-Driver Operator Salary in the Industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of pile-driver operators in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pile-driver operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$36,630
25th Percentile Wage
$44,980
50th Percentile Wage
$54,580
75th Percentile Wage
$67,220
90th Percentile Wage
$96,020

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pile-driver operators in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) pile-driver operators is $96,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pile-driver operators is $36,630.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pile-driver operators in the industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$54,580
1.10% 16.20%
2016
$53,980
5.74% -
2015
$50,880
1.08% -
2014
$50,330
5.44% -
2013
$47,590
3.89% -
2012
$45,740
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Table 3. Compare Pile-Driver Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of pile-driver operators in eleven industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of pile-driver operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$74,020
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$66,450
Construction of Buildings
$64,110
Nonresidential Building Construction
$60,050
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$59,470
Specialty Trade Contractors
$55,680
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$54,580
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$49,140
Utility System Construction
$48,960
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$47,570
Building Finishing Contractors
$30,970

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