How much does a crane and tower operator make in Minnesota?
$80,930a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Minnesota. That is $38.91 an hour or $6,744 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.91
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,590Median: $80,930Highest 10%: $116,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,590 | $25.28 | |
| 25th | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| Median | $80,930 | $38.91 | |
| 75th | $114,500 | $55.04 | |
| 90th | $116,900 | $56.20 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,540 |
| Fargo, ND | $81,980 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,230 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $63,960 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $57,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 11. North Dakota | $82,890 |
| 12. Montana | $82,800 |
| 13. Connecticut | $81,360 |
| 14. Minnesota | $80,930 |
| 15. California | $79,570 |
| 16. Wyoming | $77,970 |
| 17. Colorado | $77,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $38.91 ($80,930 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $80,930 against $68,080 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays crane and tower operators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $99,540 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.