How much does a crane and tower operator make in Pennsylvania?
$65,190a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Pennsylvania. That is $31.34 an hour or $5,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.34
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,320Median: $65,190Highest 10%: $106,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 25th | $53,770 | $25.85 | |
| Median | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 75th | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 90th | $106,400 | $51.14 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $98,860 |
| Lancaster, PA | $72,150 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,010 |
| Scranton, PA | $71,770 |
| York, PA | $63,680 |
| Allentown, PA | $63,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,510 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $51,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 26. Arizona | $67,350 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $31.34 ($65,190 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $65,190 against $68,080 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays crane and tower operators the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $98,860 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.