How much does a crane and tower operator make in Illinois?
$61,820a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Illinois. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,470Median: $61,820Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,470 | $19.94 | |
| 25th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| Median | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $69,270 |
| Paducah, KY | $63,070 |
| Chicago, IL | $55,890 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 34. New Mexico | $62,400 |
| 35. Georgia | $62,050 |
| 36. Kentucky | $62,000 |
| 37. Illinois | $61,820 |
| 38. Mississippi | $61,260 |
| 39. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 40. Alabama | $60,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.72 ($61,820 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $61,820 against $68,080 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Illinois ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays crane and tower operators the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $69,270 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.