Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $76,010 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.54
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $93,630
Employed locally 40
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $58,220
    50th (median)
    $76,010
    75th
    $76,260
    90th
    $93,630

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 113% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 13% above 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
    Midland, TX $79,510
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $75,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,570
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,870
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $71,570

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,330
    Light Truck Drivers$37,290
    Bus Drivers, School$36,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Killeen, TX is $36.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Killeen, TX is 14.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,220.