The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $62,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,480.
Pay spans roughly $44,740 at the 10th percentile to $78,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.12 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as crane and tower operators in Cedar Rapids, IA.
| Median (annual) | $62,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.12 |
| 10th percentile | $44,740 |
| 90th percentile | $78,970 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.