How much does a crane and tower operator make in North Carolina?
$64,480a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in North Carolina. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,530Median: $64,480Highest 10%: $82,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 75th | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $82,730 | $39.77 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $73,710 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $73,420 |
| Raleigh, NC | $72,520 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,400 |
| Wilmington, NC | $68,670 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $67,280 |
| Greensboro, NC | $64,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 27. Virginia | $66,600 |
| 28. Maine | $65,690 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $65,190 |
| 30. North Carolina | $64,480 |
| 31. South Carolina | $64,120 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $63,590 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $31.00 ($64,480 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $64,480 against $68,080 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for crane and tower operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays crane and tower operators the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $73,710 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.