How much does a crane and tower operator make in Providence?
$89,880a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $43.21 an hour or $7,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.21
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,030Median: $89,880Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,030 | $26.46 | |
| 25th | $65,500 | $31.49 | |
| Median | $89,880 | $43.21 | |
| 75th | $118,900 | $57.14 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.51 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
| Bus Driver | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $43.21 ($89,880 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $89,880 against $68,080 nationally, 32% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $104,300, so Providence pays 14% less.
Where does Providence rank for crane and tower operator pay?
19 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,900 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.