Crane and Tower Operators Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $57,680 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $106,840
Employed locally 30
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $53,890
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $106,840

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 76% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 24% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $82,370
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $71,890
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $63,960

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,310
    Light Truck Drivers $44,970
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,260
    Bus Drivers, School $47,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crane and Tower Operators make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in St. Cloud, MN is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.37 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Crane and Tower Operators salaries?

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in St. Cloud, MN is 13.1% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,890.