How much does a crane and tower operator make in Las Cruces?
$81,830a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $39.34 an hour or $6,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.34
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,800Median: $81,830Highest 10%: $99,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| 25th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $81,830 | $39.34 | |
| 75th | $99,020 | $47.61 | |
| 90th | $99,020 | $47.61 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $39.34 ($81,830 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $81,830 against $68,080 nationally, 20% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $62,400, so Las Cruces pays 31% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for crane and tower operator pay?
23 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,020 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.