How much does a crane and tower operator make in Atlanta?
$62,910a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,480Median: $62,910Highest 10%: $81,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 25th | $54,690 | $26.29 | |
| Median | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $75,370 | $36.24 | |
| 90th | $81,300 | $39.09 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Savannah, GA | $72,660 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $45,280 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.25 ($62,910 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $62,910 against $68,080 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $62,050, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for crane and tower operator pay?
113 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,300 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.