Crane and Tower Operators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $60,520 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $85,450
Employed locally 40
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $57,540
    50th (median)
    $60,520
    75th
    $71,500
    90th
    $85,450

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 101% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 1% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,720
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,200
    Light Truck Drivers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in College Station, TX is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in College Station, TX is 8.8% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,540.