Crane and Tower Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$66,370
↑ 42.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Crane and Tower Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Crane and Tower Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.9% since 2011 ($46,460 → $66,370)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $66,370
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,370 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $64,690 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $61,340 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | $62,240 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | $59,710 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | $56,690 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $54,140 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $52,200 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | $52,170 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $51,650 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $50,720 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | $48,630 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | $47,290 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $46,460 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.