Pile Driver Operator Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$66,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $73,300
State Rank
#6 of 11
280 employed here

How much does a Pile Driver Operator make in Texas?

A Pile Driver Operator working in Texas earns a median salary of $66,140 per year, or about $31.80 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $73,300 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $45,220 while the top 10% make $70,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,310 and $68,880 a year.

Pile Driver Operator salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,220$21.74
25th percentile (early career)$61,310$29.48
50th percentile (median)$66,140$31.80
75th percentile (experienced)$68,880$33.12
90th percentile (top earners)$70,930$34.10

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 6th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($66,140) 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 Texas?
The median Pile Driver Operator salary in Texas is $66,140 per year, or about $31.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,220 at the entry level to $70,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Pile Driver Operators about 10% less than the national median of $73,300. Texas ranks 6th out of 11 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Pile Driver Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,140 a year. About 280 Pile Driver Operators are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.