Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Tennessee

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Tennessee

Crane and Tower Operators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $53,915 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.8% vs the national median of $66,370. An estimated 440 crane and tower operators are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $45,410 to $66,580 depending on location.

$53,915 Avg median salary in Tennessee
$66,580 Highest paying metro
$45,410 Lowest paying metro
440 Employed in Tennessee

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      Crane and Tower Operators salaries by city in Tennessee

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Memphis, TN-MS-AR $66,580 $46,450 $77,140 70
      Knoxville, TN $57,160 $45,990 $70,460 100
      Jackson, TN $56,530 $54,030 $65,280 60
      Nashville, TN $49,350 $45,850 $75,230 140
      South Central Tennessee $48,460 $48,460 $57,850 30
      Chattanooga, TN-GA $45,410 $44,170 $72,420 40

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