Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Virginia
Ranked #30 of 50 · VA
7.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,470 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $66,600
Employment 1,120
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,720P25 $54,770 Median $66,600P75 $77,630P90 $88,480
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in Virginia earn between $42,720 and $88,480. 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 Virginia is $66,470, about 7.8% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $71,400 | $71,430 | 430 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $63,480 | $66,620 | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,180 | $61,080 | 170 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $58,610 | $60,890 | 40 |
| Roanoke, VA | $52,540 | $57,380 | 40 |