Pile Driver Operator Salary in Georgia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$47,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-35% vs US median
US median $73,300
State Rank
#11 of 11
50 employed here

How much does a Pile Driver Operator make in Georgia?

Pile Driver Operators in Georgia take home a median of $47,930 annually — roughly $23.04 an hour — which runs 35% below the national median of $73,300.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $39,850 while the top 10% make $60,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,860 and $59,260 a year.

Pile Driver Operator salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,850$19.16
25th percentile (early career)$39,860$19.16
50th percentile (median)$47,930$23.04
75th percentile (experienced)$59,260$28.49
90th percentile (top earners)$60,360$29.02

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 11th 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 Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($47,930) 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 Georgia?
The median Pile Driver Operator salary in Georgia is $47,930 per year, or about $23.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,850 at the entry level to $60,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Pile Driver Operators about 35% less than the national median of $73,300. Georgia ranks 11th out of 11 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Pile Driver Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,930 a year. About 50 Pile Driver Operators are employed in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.