Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $54,120 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.02
10th percentile $33,200
90th percentile $76,890
Employed locally 80
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,200
    25th
    $46,310
    50th (median)
    $54,120
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $76,890

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 105% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 5% 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
    Midland, TX $79,510
    Killeen-Temple, TX $76,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $75,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,570
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,870

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Brownsville, TX is $26.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Brownsville, TX is 18.5% below 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,200 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,310.