Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $73,010 +10% vs national
Median hourly $35.10
10th percentile $51,730
90th percentile $314,100
Employed locally 40
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,730
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $73,010
    75th
    $110,490
    90th
    $314,100

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crane and Tower Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Worcester, MA $133,820
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $132,560
    Nevada $129,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Hawaii $115,870
    Urban Honolulu, HI $115,860

    Nearby metros — Crane and Tower Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $94,370
    Syracuse, NY $91,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,350
    Utica-Rome, NY $65,540

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,940
    Light Truck Drivers$42,590
    Bus Drivers, School$49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crane and Tower Operators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Albany, NY is $35.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $151.01 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Crane and Tower Operators salaries?

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Albany, NY is 10% above the national median of $66,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Crane and Tower Operators in Albany?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,730 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.