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How much does a crane and tower operator make in Worcester?

$122,300a year

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $58.78 an hour or $10,190 a month.

Hourly
$58.78
Vs. national median
+80%
Rank among cities
2 of 167
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,240Median: $122,300Highest 10%: $141,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$71,240$34.25
25th$92,450$44.45
Median$122,300$58.78
75th$122,300$58.78
90th$141,100$67.82

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for crane and tower operators.

Boston, MA$98,140
Providence, RI$89,880
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Bus Driver$65,640
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$64,450
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,610
Bus Driver$60,470
Light Truck Driver$46,750
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,740
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,860
Driver/Sales Worker$44,490
Laborer and Freight$44,080
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$43,720
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crane and tower operator make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $58.78 ($122,300 a year).

Do crane and tower operators make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $122,300 against $68,080 nationally, 80% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $98,150, so Worcester pays 25% more.

Where does Worcester rank for crane and tower operator pay?

2 of 167 metro areas with data.

How much does a crane and tower operator make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $71,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,100 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.