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How much does a crane and tower operator make in Jackson?

$59,410a year

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,951 a month.

Hourly
$28.56
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
126 of 167
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,620Median: $59,410Highest 10%: $76,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,620$20.49
25th$50,770$24.41
Median$59,410$28.56
75th$76,300$36.68
90th$76,310$36.69

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.

Nashville, TN$76,750
Knoxville, TN$58,670
Memphis, TN$53,600
Chattanooga, TN$45,280
Crane and Tower Operator salary in Tennessee Crane and Tower Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,720
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,160
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$50,050
Light Truck Driver$43,660
Bus Driver$41,590
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$38,570
Driver/Sales Worker$38,310
Packer and Packager$37,670
Laborer and Freight$36,710
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,560
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $28.56 ($59,410 a year).

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

No: $59,410 against $68,080 nationally, 13% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $59,410, so Jackson pays 0% more.

Where does Jackson rank for crane and tower operator pay?

126 of 167 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,310 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.