Crane and Tower Operators Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • New York
Crane and Tower Operators in New York earn a median salary of $68,980 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.9% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 1,720 crane and tower operators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $38,690 to $94,370 depending on location.
$68,980
Avg median salary in New York
$94,370
Highest paying metro
$38,690
Lowest paying metro
1,720
Employed in New York
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Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $94,370 | $83,760 | $149,620 | 1,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $91,590 | $62,900 | $129,620 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,350 | $53,350 | $182,530 | 50 |
| Albany, NY | $73,010 | $60,580 | $110,490 | 40 |
| Utica, NY | $65,540 | $51,960 | $110,000 | 40 |
| Southwest New York | $46,310 | $32,310 | $55,970 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $38,690 | $38,690 | $44,620 | 50 |