Crane and Tower Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Crane and Tower Operators *
U S |
$24.31 | $31.42 | $39.35 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$27.78 | $31.50 | $40.18 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.34 | $31.84 | $31.96 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$30.35 | $30.35 | $31.84 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$25.23 | $27.65 | $36.98 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$25.10 | $30.35 | $45.61 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$25.06 | $30.35 | $32.74 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$27.81 | $31.18 | $41.77 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 280 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Crane and Tower Operators most often work?
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Construction of Buildings
- Primary Metal Manufacturing
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 598 new Crane and Tower Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 44,800 | 47,200 | 2,400 | 5.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 546 | 568 | 22 | 4% |
| Central Minnesota | 45 | 46 | 1 | 2.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 68 | 72 | 4 | 5.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 26 | 31 | 5 | 19.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.