Pile Driver Operators Salary in Louisiana
Pile Driver Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $61,150 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($73,300)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 11
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,450; the top 10% earn over $88,340. Nationally the range is $48,790 to $124,600.
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Pile Driver Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do pile driver operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $61,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,450 and the top 10% earn over $88,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for pile driver operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 11 (−17% vs. the national median of $73,300). Living costs are not included.