How much does a crane and tower operator make in Oregon?
$83,260a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Oregon. That is $40.03 an hour or $6,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.03
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,780Median: $83,260Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $83,260 | $40.03 | |
| 75th | $122,500 | $58.89 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.65 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $80,260 |
| Eugene, OR | $68,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 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 |
| 13. Connecticut | $81,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $40.03 ($83,260 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $83,260 against $68,080 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Oregon rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Oregon ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays crane and tower operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $80,260 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.