Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $74,570 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.85
10th percentile $43,000
90th percentile $92,140
Employed locally 1,380
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,000
    25th
    $50,390
    50th (median)
    $74,570
    75th
    $82,330
    90th
    $92,140

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 14% 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
    Midland, TX $79,510
    Killeen-Temple, TX $76,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $75,300
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,870
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $71,570

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Dallas, TX is $35.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 12.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,000 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,390.