Crane and Tower Operators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Crane and Tower Operators in California earn a median salary of $73,124 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.2% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 1,800 crane and tower operators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $56,840 to $118,720 depending on location.
$73,124
Avg median salary in California
$118,720
Highest paying metro
$56,840
Lowest paying metro
1,800
Employed in California
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Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $118,720 | $93,210 | $157,810 | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $81,110 | $67,850 | $131,470 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,270 | $67,070 | $78,400 | 160 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,230 | $73,840 | $88,170 | 30 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $71,410 | $67,170 | $78,430 | 110 |
| Fresno, CA | $70,200 | $40,670 | $78,960 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,970 | $69,790 | $133,570 | 230 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,590 | $47,020 | $78,670 | 170 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,780 | $61,320 | $107,060 | 760 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,240 | $47,100 | $75,260 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,840 | $46,680 | $75,400 | 140 |