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Pile Driver Operators
Role Overview
Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $125,050 |
| Massachusetts | $113,360 |
| California | $105,950 |
| Washington | $101,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,160 |
| Alaska | $87,630 |
| Maryland | $77,990 |
| Texas | $66,070 |
| Louisiana | $58,980 |
| South Carolina | $55,960 |
| Florida | $54,750 |
| Virginia | $49,960 |
| Indiana | $49,330 |
| Georgia | $46,710 |
| North Carolina | $44,990 |
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Median Annual Salary
$70,510
Projected Growth (10yr)
+4.3%
Avg. annual openings
0.3k
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