Pile Driver Operators Salary in Tennessee
Pile Driver Operators in Tennessee earn a median of $54,830 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($73,300)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 11
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,070; the top 10% earn over $67,860. Nationally the range is $48,790 to $124,600.
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Pile Driver Operators pay in Tennessee
How much do pile driver operators make in Tennessee?
The median is $54,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,070 and the top 10% earn over $67,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for pile driver operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 11 (−25% vs. the national median of $73,300). Living costs are not included.