Pile Driver Operator Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pile Driver Operators in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$51,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-29% vs US median
US median $73,300
State Rank
#10 of 11
270 employed here

How much does a Pile Driver Operator make in Florida?

Pile Driver Operators in Florida take home a median of $51,830 annually — roughly $24.92 an hour — which runs 29% below the national median of $73,300.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $46,060 while the top 10% make $81,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,390 and $62,830 a year.

Pile Driver Operator salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,060$22.14
25th percentile (early career)$49,390$23.75
50th percentile (median)$51,830$24.92
75th percentile (experienced)$62,830$30.21
90th percentile (top earners)$81,590$39.23

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 10th out of 11 states and territories for Pile Driver Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$120,980
2Washington$111,080
3California$110,340
4Pennsylvania$93,550
5Alaska$78,080

Working as a Pile Driver Operator in Florida

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Pile Driver Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($51,830) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pile Driver Operator make in Florida?
The median Pile Driver Operator salary in Florida is $51,830 per year, or about $24.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,060 at the entry level to $81,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Pile Driver Operators about 29% less than the national median of $73,300. Florida ranks 10th out of 11 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Pile Driver Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,830 a year. About 270 Pile Driver Operators are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.