Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #29 of 50 · IA
6.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,390 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $67,600
Employment 650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,480P25 $55,910 Median $67,600P75 $81,130P90 $83,650
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in Iowa earn between $47,480 and $83,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean crane and tower operators salary in Iowa is $67,390, about 6.6% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,760 | $72,200 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $72,800 | $70,590 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $70,720 | $67,640 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $69,570 | $69,820 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $69,270 | $68,170 | 110 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $60,110 | $64,450 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,720 | $54,070 | — |