Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $67,230 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.32
10th percentile $45,890
90th percentile $79,320
Employed locally 930
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,890
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $67,230
    75th
    $78,980
    90th
    $79,320

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 22% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $132,560
    Michigan $77,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,350
    Savannah, GA $71,360
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $66,330
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $65,000

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Atlanta, GA is $32.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,890 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.