How much does a crane and tower operator make in New York?
$85,850a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in New York. That is $41.27 an hour or $7,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.27
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,460Median: $85,850Highest 10%: $216,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 25th | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| Median | $85,850 | $41.27 | |
| 75th | $126,100 | $60.60 | |
| 90th | $216,500 | $104.09 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,700 |
| Albany, NY | $73,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 6. Massachusetts | $98,150 |
| 7. Alaska | $92,490 |
| 8. Maryland | $87,950 |
| 9. New York | $85,850 |
| 10. Oregon | $83,260 |
| 11. North Dakota | $82,890 |
| 12. Montana | $82,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $41.27 ($85,850 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $85,850 against $68,080 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New York rank for crane and tower operator pay?
New York ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays crane and tower operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $100,600 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.