Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $69,930 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.62
10th percentile $40,200
90th percentile $82,790
Employed locally 180
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,200
    25th
    $52,270
    50th (median)
    $69,930
    75th
    $82,790
    90th
    $82,790

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 103% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 3% above 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,230
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $73,830
    Oklahoma City, OK $73,320
    Oklahoma $71,500
    Roanoke, VA $56,990
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $55,300

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,230
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Tulsa, OK is $33.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Tulsa, OK is 5.4% above 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,200 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,270.