Crane and Tower Operators Salary in New York
Ranked #2 of 50 · NY
60% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $115,400 ≈ $55/hr
Median annual salary $85,850
Employment 1,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,460P25 $70,110 Median $85,850P75 $126,050P90 $216,500
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in New York earn between $49,460 and $216,500. 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 New York is $115,400, about 60% above the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $55/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,640 | $116,710 | 1,500 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $74,700 | $109,610 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $73,010 | $107,670 | 40 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $46,310 | $50,730 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $38,690 | $46,740 | 50 |