Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,400 -6% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $62,400
90th percentile $62,400
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,400
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $62,400

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers $70,010
    Light Truck Drivers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crane and Tower Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Crane and Tower Operators salaries?

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 6% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,400 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.