How much does a crane and tower operator make in St. Louis?
$46,170a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.20
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,970Median: $46,170Highest 10%: $95,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 25th | $41,210 | $19.81 | |
| Median | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 75th | $88,400 | $42.50 | |
| 90th | $95,620 | $45.97 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| Kansas City, MO | $81,150 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $46,170 against $68,080 nationally, 32% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $58,450, so St. Louis pays 21% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for crane and tower operator pay?
161 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,620 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.