Occupation Salary Profile

Crane and Tower Operators

SOC Code: 53-7021

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

National Median (BLS)
$85,850
▲ +2.5% Nominal ▼ -0.74% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$79,780
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
380
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Crane and Tower Operators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $47,640
25th Percentile $65,850
National Median (50th Percentile) $85,850
75th Percentile $85,850
90th Percentile $96,690
P10: $47,640 P50 (Median): $85,850 P90: $96,690