How much does a crane and tower operator make in Cleveland?
$57,620a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,270Median: $57,620Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 25th | $53,710 | $25.82 | |
| Median | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.67 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Dayton, OH | $83,040 |
| Canton, OH | $72,070 |
| Columbus, OH | $66,710 |
| Akron, OH | $64,650 |
| 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 Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $27.70 ($57,620 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $57,620 against $68,080 nationally, 15% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,620, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for crane and tower operator pay?
132 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 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.