How much does a crane and tower operator make in Akron?
$64,650a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $31.08 an hour or $5,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.08
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,280Median: $64,650Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 25th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| Median | $64,650 | $31.08 | |
| 75th | $75,920 | $36.50 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.37 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Dayton, OH | $83,040 |
| Canton, OH | $72,070 |
| Columbus, OH | $66,710 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,620 |
| Toledo, OH | $57,020 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $54,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $31.08 ($64,650 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $64,650 against $68,080 nationally, 5% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,620, so Akron pays 12% more.
Where does Akron rank for crane and tower operator pay?
100 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.