How much does a crane and tower operator make in Louisiana?
$61,170a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Louisiana. That is $29.41 an hour or $5,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.41
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,370Median: $61,170Highest 10%: $82,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| 25th | $52,100 | $25.05 | |
| Median | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 75th | $75,940 | $36.51 | |
| 90th | $82,620 | $39.72 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $80,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $66,680 |
| New Orleans, LA | $65,490 |
| Lafayette, LA | $58,780 |
| Houma, LA | $57,230 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,770 |
| Shreveport, LA | $48,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 36. Kentucky | $62,000 |
| 37. Illinois | $61,820 |
| 38. Mississippi | $61,260 |
| 39. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 40. Alabama | $60,790 |
| 41. Nebraska | $60,720 |
| 42. Delaware | $60,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.41 ($61,170 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,170 against $68,080 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays crane and tower operators the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $80,700 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.