Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $64,100 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $79,920
Employed locally 90
National median $66,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $50,580
    50th (median)
    $64,100
    75th
    $77,670
    90th
    $79,920

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Crane and Tower Operators salary vs area income 100% Median Crane and Tower Operators salary is 0% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,280
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $79,280
    Lincoln, NE $77,500
    Wilmington, NC $75,700
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $73,710
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $72,110

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,520
    Light Truck Drivers $37,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,400
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Winston, NC is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Crane and Tower Operators salary in Winston, NC is 3.4% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,580.