How much does a crane and tower operator make in Washington?
$92,120a year
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $44.29 an hour or $7,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.29
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,300Median: $92,120Highest 10%: $94,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| 25th | $70,250 | $33.77 | |
| Median | $92,120 | $44.29 | |
| 75th | $94,700 | $45.53 | |
| 90th | $94,700 | $45.53 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
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| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $64,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $44.29 ($92,120 a year).
Do crane and tower operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $92,120 against $68,080 nationally, 35% more.
Where does Washington rank for crane and tower operator pay?
17 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,700 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.