Crane and Tower Operators Salary in California

Median Salary

$79,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$38.25

per hour

Employment

2,130

in California

vs. National Avg

+16.9%

National: $68,080

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,080, California pays 16.9% MORE for Crane and Tower Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$71,879

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$50,550

25th

$66,620

Median

$79,570

75th

$100,860

90th

$135,820

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).