Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Crane and Tower Operators in Iowa earn a median salary of $58,633 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.7% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 470 crane and tower operators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $48,650 to $69,570 depending on location.
$58,633
Avg median salary in Iowa
$69,570
Highest paying metro
$48,650
Lowest paying metro
470
Employed in Iowa
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Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa | $69,570 | $63,440 | $76,610 | 50 |
| Des Moines, IA | $67,780 | $50,850 | $81,610 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,640 | $49,110 | $78,970 | 30 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,110 | $60,110 | $71,410 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $56,200 | $46,760 | $62,080 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa | $54,550 | $47,220 | $65,370 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,560 | $49,560 | $49,560 | — |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $48,650 | $47,390 | $66,830 | 90 |