How much does a crane and tower operator make in Portland?
$74,650a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $35.89 an hour or $6,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.89
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,020Median: $74,650Highest 10%: $95,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 25th | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| Median | $74,650 | $35.89 | |
| 75th | $79,820 | $38.38 | |
| 90th | $95,090 | $45.72 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Transportation Inspector | $80,860 |
| Captain | $74,140 |
| Bus Driver | $63,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,900 |
| Bus Driver | $51,910 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $50,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $48,430 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,270 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $45,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $35.89 ($74,650 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $74,650 against $68,080 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $65,690, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for crane and tower operator pay?
61 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,090 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.