Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $81,830 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.34
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $99,020
Employed locally 50
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $51,670
    50th (median)
    $81,830
    75th
    $99,020
    90th
    $99,020

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 147% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 47% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,900
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,110
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,110
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,140
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $74,550
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $73,920

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Las Cruces, NM is $39.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 23.3% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,670.