Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #38 of 50 · KY
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,750 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $62,000
Employment 640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,810P25 $45,830 Median $62,000P75 $80,040P90 $89,660
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in Kentucky earn between $40,810 and $89,660. 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 Kentucky is $63,750, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $80,850 | $72,090 | 170 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $74,130 | $71,570 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $67,680 | $68,380 | 30 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $66,390 | $63,060 | 100 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $63,070 | $63,830 | 30 |