How much does a crane and tower operator make in Columbus?
$66,710a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $32.07 an hour or $5,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.07
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,720Median: $66,710Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $52,570 | $25.27 | |
| Median | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 75th | $98,530 | $47.37 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.12 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Dayton, OH | $83,040 |
| Canton, OH | $72,070 |
| Akron, OH | $64,650 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $32.07 ($66,710 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $66,710 against $68,080 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,620, so Columbus pays 16% more.
Where does Columbus rank for crane and tower operator pay?
91 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.