How much does a crane and tower operator make in Portland?
$80,260a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.59 an hour or $6,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.59
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,980Median: $80,260Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 25th | $67,560 | $32.48 | |
| Median | $80,260 | $38.59 | |
| 75th | $120,300 | $57.82 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
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.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.59 ($80,260 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $80,260 against $68,080 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $83,260, so Portland pays 4% less.
Where does Portland rank for crane and tower operator pay?
30 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,800 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.