Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $66,330 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.89
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $74,410
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $66,330
    50th (median)
    $66,330
    75th
    $66,330
    90th
    $74,410

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 102% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 2% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $132,560
    Michigan $77,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,350
    Savannah, GA $71,360
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $67,230
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $65,000

    Related occupations in Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,740
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $69,880
    Light Truck Drivers $41,220
    Bus Drivers, School $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Brunswick, GA is $31.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Brunswick, GA is 0.1% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,330.