How much does a crane and tower operator make in Odessa?
$75,310a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Odessa, TX metro area. That is $36.21 an hour or $6,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.21
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,030Median: $75,310Highest 10%: $88,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,030 | $26.46 | |
| 25th | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| Median | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| 75th | $82,160 | $39.50 | |
| 90th | $88,970 | $42.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Midland, TX | $79,220 |
| Houston, TX | $75,500 |
| Austin, TX | $75,360 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $73,050 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,640 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,280 |
| Waco, TX | $61,350 |
| Longview, TX | $60,830 |
| McAllen, TX | $56,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Odessa, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Odessa?
The median hourly pay in the Odessa, TX metro area is $36.21 ($75,310 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Odessa than the national average?
Yes: $75,310 against $68,080 nationally, 11% more.
How does Odessa compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $73,280, so Odessa pays 3% more.
Where does Odessa rank for crane and tower operator pay?
58 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Odessa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,970 or more.
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.