Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $73,480 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.33
10th percentile $71,330
90th percentile $89,160
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,330
    25th
    $73,470
    50th (median)
    $73,480
    75th
    $84,250
    90th
    $89,160

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 11% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $104,480
    Midland, TX $79,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $75,980
    Idaho $73,480
    Florida $70,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,830

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,300
    Light Truck Drivers $48,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520
    Bus Drivers, School $42,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Boise City, ID is $35.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Boise City, ID is 10.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $71,330 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,470.