How much does a crane and tower operator make in Fayetteville?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 167
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,280Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 25th | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $58,720 | $28.23 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Memphis, TN | $53,600 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $44,330 |
| Little Rock, AR | $42,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $68,080 nationally, 32% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $41,600, so Fayetteville pays 12% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for crane and tower operator pay?
160 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,520 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.