How much does a crane and tower operator make in Ohio?
$57,620a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Ohio. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,910Median: $57,620Highest 10%: $98,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,910 | $20.15 | |
| 25th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $75,190 | $36.15 | |
| 90th | $98,530 | $47.37 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $83,040 |
| Canton, OH | $72,070 |
| Columbus, OH | $66,710 |
| Akron, OH | $64,650 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,620 |
| Toledo, OH | $57,020 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,000 |
| Youngstown, OH | $54,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 43. Michigan | $59,740 |
| 44. Tennessee | $59,410 |
| 45. Missouri | $58,450 |
| 46. Ohio | $57,620 |
| 47. West Virginia | $54,830 |
| 48. Indiana | $52,950 |
| 49. Idaho | $52,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $27.70 ($57,620 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $57,620 against $68,080 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Ohio rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Ohio ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays crane and tower operators the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $83,040 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.