Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $71,410 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.33
10th percentile $62,560
90th percentile $127,930
Employed locally 110
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,560
    25th
    $67,170
    50th (median)
    $71,410
    75th
    $78,430
    90th
    $127,930

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 106% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 6% above 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,110
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,440
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $79,280
    Casper, WY $77,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,270

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Bakersfield, CA is $34.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,560 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,170.