Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Michigan

Crane and Tower Operators in Michigan earn a median salary of $70,965 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.9% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 940 crane and tower operators are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $52,540 to $86,600 depending on location.

$70,965 Avg median salary in Michigan
$86,600 Highest paying metro
$52,540 Lowest paying metro
940 Employed in Michigan

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      Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Michigan

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Lansing, MI $86,600 $61,870 $92,750 60
      Detroit, MI $84,470 $56,020 $96,980 620
      Saginaw, MI $76,750 $52,310 $94,030 30
      Grand Rapids, MI $65,330 $50,920 $85,650 140
      Upper Peninsula of Michigan $60,100 $49,610 $83,650 50
      Monroe, MI $52,540 $47,130 $53,140 40

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