Crane and Tower Operators Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • North Carolina
Crane and Tower Operators in North Carolina earn a median salary of $65,482 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.3% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 980 crane and tower operators are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $54,090 to $79,280 depending on location.
$65,482
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$79,280
Highest paying metro
$54,090
Lowest paying metro
980
Employed in North Carolina
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Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $79,280 | $61,020 | $80,710 | 180 |
| Wilmington, NC | $75,700 | $58,960 | $82,830 | 80 |
| Durham, NC | $73,710 | $62,550 | $79,320 | 40 |
| Winston, NC | $64,100 | $50,580 | $77,670 | 90 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,400 | $51,040 | $76,290 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina | $61,830 | $47,740 | $75,520 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $59,220 | $49,900 | $71,460 | 340 |
| Greensboro, NC | $59,010 | $49,930 | $74,230 | 90 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $54,090 | $47,840 | $73,480 | 80 |