Crane and Tower Operators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $66,170 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.81
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $93,440
Employed locally 300
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $44,780
    50th (median)
    $66,170
    75th
    $79,440
    90th
    $93,440

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 11% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,520
    Light Truck Drivers $39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in San Antonio, TX is $31.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,780.