How much does a crane and tower operator make in Arizona?
$67,350a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Arizona. That is $32.38 an hour or $5,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.38
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,930Median: $67,350Highest 10%: $87,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,930 | $24.49 | |
| 25th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $67,350 | $32.38 | |
| 75th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $87,990 | $42.30 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $72,580 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $65,750 |
| Tucson, AZ | $64,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 23. Wisconsin | $67,720 |
| 24. Iowa | $67,600 |
| 25. Utah | $67,410 |
| 26. Arizona | $67,350 |
| 27. Virginia | $66,600 |
| 28. Maine | $65,690 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $65,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $32.38 ($67,350 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $67,350 against $68,080 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Arizona rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Arizona ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays crane and tower operators the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $72,580 a year.
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.