Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $74,040 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.60
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $87,570
Employed locally 30
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $74,040
    75th
    $87,570
    90th
    $87,570

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 110% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 10% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,320
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,900
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,440
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $77,210
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,110
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,110

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,600
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Lewiston, ME is $35.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Lewiston, ME is 11.6% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.