Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Crane and Tower Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $57,841 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.9% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 1,670 crane and tower operators are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $44,030 to $72,630 depending on location.
$57,841
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$72,630
Highest paying metro
$44,030
Lowest paying metro
1,670
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $72,630 | $57,760 | $104,380 | 570 |
| Scranton, PA | $71,770 | $56,610 | $72,030 | 50 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $70,870 | $55,700 | $94,420 | 40 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62,460 | $52,610 | $92,510 | 40 |
| York, PA | $61,860 | $42,610 | $67,600 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $56,830 | $49,770 | $91,270 | 440 |
| Reading, PA | $55,760 | $55,760 | $97,110 | 110 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $55,280 | $43,220 | $67,300 | 70 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $51,140 | $42,890 | $58,390 | 70 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $46,850 | $39,580 | $64,340 | 60 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $44,610 | $40,210 | $51,140 | 70 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $44,030 | $40,190 | $54,950 | 90 |