Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $56,990 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 50
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $42,530
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $70,380
    90th
    $73,940

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 84% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 16% 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
    Nevada $129,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Vallejo, CA $74,230
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $72,110

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,480
    Light Truck Drivers $35,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Roanoke, VA is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,530.