Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $61,380 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $55,150
90th percentile $83,650
Employed locally 120
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,150
    25th
    $55,150
    50th (median)
    $61,380
    75th
    $76,210
    90th
    $83,650

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 14% 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
    Midland, TX $79,510
    Killeen-Temple, TX $76,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $75,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,570
    Corpus Christi, TX $72,870

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,110
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,530
    Light Truck Drivers $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,510
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Odessa, TX is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Odessa, TX is 7.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $55,150 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,150.