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How much does a crane and tower operator make in Fort Smith?

$44,330a year

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,694 a month.

Hourly
$21.31
Vs. national median
-35%
Rank among cities
166 of 167
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $44,330Highest 10%: $64,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,400$18.94
25th$40,230$19.34
Median$44,330$21.31
75th$64,100$30.82
90th$64,100$30.82

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.

Memphis, TN$53,600
Fayetteville, AR$46,430
Little Rock, AR$42,380
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Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,390
Bus Driver$47,910
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,580
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$41,420
Bus Driver$40,720
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,480
Driver/Sales Worker$38,120
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$37,710
Light Truck Driver$35,560
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,440
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $21.31 ($44,330 a year).

Do crane and tower operators make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

No: $44,330 against $68,080 nationally, 35% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $41,600, so Fort Smith pays 7% more.

Where does Fort Smith rank for crane and tower operator pay?

166 of 167 metro areas with data.

How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,100 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.