Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #41 of 50 · TN
12.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,250 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,410
Employment 660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,890P25 $45,910 Median $59,410P75 $78,920P90 $84,090
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in Tennessee earn between $40,890 and $84,090. 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 Tennessee is $63,250, about 12.3% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $76,750 | $68,450 | 210 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,410 | $60,660 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,670 | $59,930 | 110 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $53,600 | $59,310 | 110 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,460 | $55,330 | 30 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,280 | $54,140 | 60 |