How much does a crane and tower operator make in Gulfport?
$64,520a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,480Median: $64,520Highest 10%: $64,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,480 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| Median | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 90th | $64,520 | $31.02 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Jackson, MS | $63,610 |
| Memphis, TN | $53,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $31.02 ($64,520 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $64,520 against $68,080 nationally, 5% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $61,260, so Gulfport pays 5% more.
Where does Gulfport rank for crane and tower operator pay?
102 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,520 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.