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Crane and Tower Operators
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$71,340
Median Annual
$66,190
Total Workforce
40,880
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | $144,740 | 1,330 |
| #2 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $135,350 | 50 |
| #3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $132,880 | 1,460 |
| #4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $116,930 | 60 |
| #5 | Hawaii | $114,070 | 220 |
| #6 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $113,470 | - |
| #7 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $113,380 | 200 |
| #8 | Syracuse, NY | $110,840 | 40 |
| #9 | Worcester, MA | $110,180 | - |
| #10 | Nevada | $107,660 | - |
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