How much does a crane and tower operator make in Maine?
$65,690a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Maine. That is $31.58 an hour or $5,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.58
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,310Median: $65,690Highest 10%: $90,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| 75th | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $90,730 | $43.62 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $74,650 |
| Lewiston, ME | $74,040 |
| Bangor, ME | $46,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 25. Utah | $67,410 |
| 26. Arizona | $67,350 |
| 27. Virginia | $66,600 |
| 28. Maine | $65,690 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $65,190 |
| 30. North Carolina | $64,480 |
| 31. South Carolina | $64,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $31.58 ($65,690 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $65,690 against $68,080 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Maine rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Maine ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays crane and tower operators the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $74,650 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.