Pile Driver Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$70,510
↑ 55.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Pile Driver Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Pile Driver Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 55.0% since 2011 ($45,500 → $70,510)
🏆Peak year: 2021 at $76,260
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,510 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | $63,550 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | $64,310 | -15.7% |
| 2021 | $76,260 | +20.3% |
| 2020 | $63,370 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $62,600 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | $58,680 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | $57,650 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | $55,070 | +11.4% |
| 2015 | $49,430 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | $51,510 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | $49,730 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | $48,480 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | $45,500 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.