How much does a crane and tower operator make in Colorado?
$77,120a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Colorado. That is $37.08 an hour or $6,427 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.08
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,800Median: $77,120Highest 10%: $97,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,800 | $27.79 | |
| 25th | $65,500 | $31.49 | |
| Median | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| 75th | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 90th | $97,470 | $46.86 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $77,200 |
| Greeley, CO | $73,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 14. Minnesota | $80,930 |
| 15. California | $79,570 |
| 16. Wyoming | $77,970 |
| 17. Colorado | $77,120 |
| 18. Kansas | $77,100 |
| 19. Texas | $73,280 |
| 20. Vermont | $72,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $37.08 ($77,120 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $77,120 against $68,080 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Colorado rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Colorado ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays crane and tower operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $77,200 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.