How much does a crane and tower operator make in Denver?
$77,200a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.12
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,780Median: $77,200Highest 10%: $92,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,780 | $34.99 | |
| 25th | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| Median | $77,200 | $37.12 | |
| 75th | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 90th | $92,350 | $44.40 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.12 ($77,200 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $77,200 against $68,080 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $77,120, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for crane and tower operator pay?
46 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,350 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.