California

Crane and Tower Operators Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$87,030
+21.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$41.84
 
10th Percentile
$50,550
Entry level
90th Percentile
$135,820
Senior level
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Salary Range

Crane and Tower Operators in California earn between $50,550 and $135,820, with a mean of $87,030. The national average for this role is $71,903.

$87,030 mean
10th Percentile$50,55090th Percentile$135,820

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$87,030
National Average$71,903
Hawaii$119,300
New York$115,400
Nevada$108,410
New Jersey$102,380
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.