Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $61,780 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $135,010
Employed locally 760
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $61,320
    50th (median)
    $61,780
    75th
    $107,060
    90th
    $135,010

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 34% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,110
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,440
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $79,280
    Casper, WY $77,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,270

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 6.9% below 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,320.