How much does a crane and tower operator make in Virginia?
$66,600a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in Virginia. That is $32.02 an hour or $5,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.02
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,720Median: $66,600Highest 10%: $88,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,720 | $20.54 | |
| 25th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $66,600 | $32.02 | |
| 75th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 90th | $88,480 | $42.54 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $92,120 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,400 |
| Winchester, VA | $63,480 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,180 |
| Roanoke, VA | $52,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crane and tower operators.
| 24. Iowa | $67,600 |
| 25. Utah | $67,410 |
| 26. Arizona | $67,350 |
| 27. Virginia | $66,600 |
| 28. Maine | $65,690 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $65,190 |
| 30. North Carolina | $64,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $32.02 ($66,600 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $66,600 against $68,080 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for crane and tower operator pay?
Virginia ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays crane and tower operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $92,120 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.