Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $56,840 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $40,960
90th percentile $131,130
Employed locally 140
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,960
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $56,840
    75th
    $75,400
    90th
    $131,130

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 60% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $81,110
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $80,440
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $79,280
    Casper, WY $77,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,270

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Sacramento, CA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,960 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.