Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $49,290 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $42,250
90th percentile $74,590
Employed locally 90
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,250
    25th
    $44,200
    50th (median)
    $49,290
    75th
    $59,080
    90th
    $74,590

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 79% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 21% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $79,430
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,010
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,420
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $71,770
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $69,970

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,080
    Light Truck Drivers $33,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Spartanburg, SC is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 25.7% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,250 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,200.