SOC 53-7021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Crane and Tower Operators is $66,373 per year ($31.91/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $50,960 and $81,619 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $102,398 per year. There are approximately 42,000 crane and tower operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.03 | $41,662 |
| P25 | $24.50 | $50,960 |
| P50MEDIAN | $31.91 | $66,373 |
| P75 | $39.24 | $81,619 |
| P90 | $49.23 | $102,398 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Crane and Tower Operators is $66,373 per year ($31.91/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $50,960 and $81,619 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Crane and Tower Operators is $102,398 per year ($49.23/hr). The 75th percentile is $81,619 per year.
Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $41,662 per year ($20.03/hr). The 25th percentile is $50,960 per year.
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