Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Louisiana
Crane and Tower Operators in Louisiana earn a median salary of $59,994 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.6% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 1,600 crane and tower operators are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $53,930 to $75,960 depending on location.
$59,994
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$75,960
Highest paying metro
$53,930
Lowest paying metro
1,600
Employed in Louisiana
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Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $75,960 | $55,270 | $80,990 | 590 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $60,030 | $44,010 | $72,320 | 100 |
| Shreveport, LA | $59,920 | $48,740 | $61,310 | 80 |
| Lafayette, LA | $59,280 | $46,040 | $66,040 | 100 |
| Slidell, LA | $58,620 | $48,890 | $73,690 | 30 |
| New Orleans, LA | $56,440 | $48,950 | $70,420 | 380 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,770 | $37,450 | $75,180 | 40 |
| Houma, LA | $53,930 | $49,940 | $64,170 | 280 |