How much does a crane and tower operator make in Texas?
$73,280a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Texas. That is $35.23 an hour or $6,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.23
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,790Median: $73,280Highest 10%: $93,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| 25th | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| Median | $73,280 | $35.23 | |
| 75th | $79,880 | $38.40 | |
| 90th | $93,390 | $44.90 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $79,220 |
| Killeen, TX | $76,010 |
| Houston, TX | $75,500 |
| Austin, TX | $75,360 |
| Odessa, TX | $75,310 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $74,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $73,050 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,640 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,280 |
| Waco, TX | $61,350 |
| Longview, TX | $60,830 |
| College Station, TX | $60,520 |
| McAllen, TX | $56,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $55,930 |
| Brownsville, TX | $54,060 |
| San Angelo, TX | $45,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 16. Wyoming | $77,970 |
| 17. Colorado | $77,120 |
| 18. Kansas | $77,100 |
| 19. Texas | $73,280 |
| 20. Vermont | $72,760 |
| 21. Florida | $71,560 |
| 22. South Dakota | $71,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $35.23 ($73,280 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $73,280 against $68,080 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Texas rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Texas ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays crane and tower operators the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $79,220 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.