The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Alabama is $47,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,470.
Pay spans roughly $34,940 at the 10th percentile to $73,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.90 per hour. An estimated 1,170 people work as crane and tower operators in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $47,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.90 |
| 10th percentile | $34,940 |
| 90th percentile | $73,410 |
| Employment | 1,170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.