How much does a crane and tower operator make in Florida?
$71,560a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Florida. That is $34.40 an hour or $5,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.40
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $71,560Highest 10%: $94,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $58,950 | $28.34 | |
| Median | $71,560 | $34.40 | |
| 75th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 90th | $94,170 | $45.27 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $81,280 |
| Miami, FL | $78,100 |
| Tampa, FL | $77,420 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $77,010 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $76,510 |
| Orlando, FL | $72,880 |
| Panama City, FL | $64,840 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $64,600 |
| North Port, FL | $63,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $61,040 |
| Lakeland, FL | $60,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 18. Kansas | $77,100 |
| 19. Texas | $73,280 |
| 20. Vermont | $72,760 |
| 21. Florida | $71,560 |
| 22. South Dakota | $71,000 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $67,720 |
| 24. Iowa | $67,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $34.40 ($71,560 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $71,560 against $68,080 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Florida rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Florida ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays crane and tower operators the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $81,280 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.