Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Kentucky

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky

Crane and Tower Operators in Kentucky earn a median salary of $58,127 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.4% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 580 crane and tower operators are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $41,240 to $66,560 depending on location.

$58,127 Avg median salary in Kentucky
$66,560 Highest paying metro
$41,240 Lowest paying metro
580 Employed in Kentucky

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      Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Kentucky

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $66,560 $46,800 $83,970 170
      West Kentucky $64,720 $53,420 $64,770 120
      Paducah, KY-IL $63,070 $60,150 $64,600 30
      South Central Kentucky $58,660 $55,660 $68,810 50
      Lexington, KY $54,510 $46,830 $72,800 50
      Central Kentucky $41,240 $41,240 $49,000 160

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