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Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crane and Tower Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$73,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$69,650
Mean Salary
$73,280
Median Salary
$35.23
Hourly Rate
6,010 people work as Crane and Tower Operators in Texas
Crane and Tower Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crane and Tower Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $73,280 per year ($6,106/month).
This is 0.8% above the national average of $72,701.
Texas ranks #19 out of 50 states for Crane and Tower Operators pay.
Approximately 6,010 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 0.6% 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)
Salaries for Crane and Tower Operators in Texas range from $42,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $93,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,020 and $79,880.
Median $73,280
P10: $42,790P25: $57,020P75: $79,880P90: $93,390
10th
$42,790
25th
$57,020
Median
$73,280
75th
$79,880
90th
$93,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,790
$20.57
$3,565
25th Percentile
$57,020
$27.41
$4,751
Median (50th)
$73,280
$35.23
$6,106
75th Percentile
$79,880
$38.40
$6,656
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$93,390
$44.90
$7,782
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,650 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Crane and Tower Operators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Crane and Tower Operators in Texas is $73,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,650.
What is the salary range for a Crane and Tower Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Crane and Tower Operators in Texas range from $42,790 at the 10th percentile to $93,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,020 and $79,880.
What is the starting salary for a Crane and Tower Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators positions in Texas typically start around $42,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Crane and Tower Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,010 people are employed as Crane and Tower Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Crane and Tower Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crane and Tower Operators in Texas is approximately $35.23 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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