Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $61,210 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $77,170
Employed locally 40
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $66,150
    90th
    $77,170

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 4% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,160
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Waco, TX is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Waco, TX is 7.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.