How much does a crane and tower operator make in Mississippi?
$61,260a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Mississippi. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,690Median: $61,260Highest 10%: $73,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| 25th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| Median | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $64,860 | $31.18 | |
| 90th | $73,840 | $35.50 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $64,520 |
| Jackson, MS | $63,610 |
| Memphis, TN | $53,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 35. Georgia | $62,050 |
| 36. Kentucky | $62,000 |
| 37. Illinois | $61,820 |
| 38. Mississippi | $61,260 |
| 39. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 40. Alabama | $60,790 |
| 41. Nebraska | $60,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $61,260 against $68,080 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays crane and tower operators the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $64,520 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.