Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $70,200 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.75
10th percentile $39,600
90th percentile $125,850
Employed locally 30
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,600
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $70,200
    75th
    $78,960
    90th
    $125,850

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 98% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,110
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,440
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $79,280
    Casper, WY $77,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,270

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,140
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Fresno, CA is $33.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Fresno, CA is 5.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,600 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.