Crane and Tower Operators Wages
SOC 53-7020 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators is $64,690 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $39,200 and the 90th percentile is $98,820, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
42,260
P10
$39,200
P25
$48,380
Median
$64,690
P75
$78,720
P90
$98,820
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Crane and Tower Operators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,690 | $68,040 | $39,200 | $98,820 | 42,260 | — |
| 2022 | $61,340 | $65,220 | $37,680 | $93,410 | 45,210 | -5.18% |
| 2021 | $62,240 | $65,270 | $37,490 | $98,490 | 43,400 | +1.47% |
| 2020 | $59,710 | $64,010 | $34,170 | $95,820 | 44,060 | -4.06% |