Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Ohio

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Ohio

Crane and Tower Operators in Ohio earn a median salary of $62,861 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 1,670 crane and tower operators are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $47,480 to $90,090 depending on location.

$62,861 Avg median salary in Ohio
$90,090 Highest paying metro
$47,480 Lowest paying metro
1,670 Employed in Ohio

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      Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Ohio

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Columbus, OH $90,090 $57,410 $101,630 160
      Dayton, OH $84,640 $51,140 $99,290 90
      Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,430 $50,600 $95,170 310
      Cleveland, OH $62,460 $48,570 $85,850 370
      Toledo, OH $62,440 $50,220 $92,980 150
      Canton, OH $61,370 $54,870 $73,840 70
      Akron, OH $58,710 $49,270 $92,250 90
      North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $57,890 $39,330 $75,990 100
      Southern Ohio $56,410 $45,070 $75,660 40
      Eastern Ohio $54,570 $43,230 $62,120 110
      Youngstown, OH $52,840 $43,670 $59,230 90
      West Northwestern Ohio $47,480 $36,760 $57,890 90

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