Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Texas
Ranked #26 of 50 · TX
3.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,650 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $73,280
Employment 6,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,790P25 $57,020 Median $73,280P75 $79,880P90 $93,390
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in Texas earn between $42,790 and $93,390. 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 Texas is $69,650, about 3.4% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,240 | $75,240 | 160 |
| Midland, TX | $79,220 | $78,410 | 150 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $76,010 | $68,080 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,500 | $70,810 | 2,100 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,360 | $74,370 | 230 |
| Odessa, TX | $75,310 | $74,020 | 90 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $74,210 | $69,600 | 120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,200 | $71,520 | 330 |