The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Birmingham, AL is $44,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,190.
Pay spans roughly $35,210 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 $21.57 per hour. An estimated 300 people work as crane and tower operators in Birmingham, AL.
| Median (annual) | $44,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.57 |
| 10th percentile | $35,210 |
| 90th percentile | $73,410 |
| Employment | 300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.