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Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Maryland
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crane and Tower Operators make in Maryland?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$87,950
Median Annual Salary
▲
+31.7% vs 2024
$82,070
Mean Salary
$87,950
Median Salary
$42.28
Hourly Rate
Crane and Tower Operators salary by percentile in Maryland
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland earn a median salary of $87,950 per year ($7,329/month).
This is 21.0% above the national average of $72,701.
Maryland ranks #8 out of 50 states for Crane and Tower Operators pay.
Salaries increased by 31.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.55
Mathematics
3.0
Transportation
2.93
English Language
2.91
Public Safety and Security
2.77
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(60.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland
Salaries for Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland range from $61,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $73,240 and $87,950.
Median $87,950
P10: $61,450P25: $73,240P75: $87,950P90: $94,700
10th
$61,450
25th
$73,240
Median
$87,950
75th
$87,950
90th
$94,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$61,450
$29.54
$5,120
25th Percentile
$73,240
$35.21
$6,103
Median (50th)
$87,950
$42.28
$7,329
75th Percentile
$87,950
$42.28
$7,329
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,700
$45.53
$7,891
Note: The mean (average) salary of $82,070 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Crane and Tower Operators make in Maryland?
The median annual salary for Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland is $87,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $82,070.
What is the salary range for a Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland?
Salaries for Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland range from $61,450 at the 10th percentile to $94,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $73,240 and $87,950.
What is the starting salary for a Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland?
Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators positions in Maryland typically start around $61,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $73,240 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crane and Tower Operators in Maryland is approximately $42.28 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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