Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Florida
Crane and Tower Operators in Florida earn a median salary of $68,738 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.6% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 2,270 crane and tower operators are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $54,600 to $81,280 depending on location.
$68,738
Avg median salary in Florida
$81,280
Highest paying metro
$54,600
Lowest paying metro
2,270
Employed in Florida
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inCrane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL | $81,280 | $64,930 | $83,200 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $79,440 | $60,860 | $85,260 | 720 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $77,210 | $57,930 | $79,750 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $75,760 | $59,060 | $83,440 | 330 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $75,700 | $60,670 | $79,550 | 40 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $75,090 | $57,920 | $79,220 | 140 |
| Orlando, FL | $65,840 | $49,280 | $78,750 | 280 |
| Panama City, FL | $65,150 | $63,260 | $96,590 | 40 |
| North Florida | $62,520 | $46,550 | $83,360 | 30 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $61,040 | $49,860 | $74,330 | 50 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,280 | $41,670 | $77,800 | 340 |
| North Port, FL | $59,690 | $59,680 | $80,130 | 90 |
| Lakeland, FL | $54,600 | $42,430 | $74,820 | 100 |