The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Columbia, SC is $53,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,400.
Pay spans roughly $39,800 at the 10th percentile to $77,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.86 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as crane and tower operators in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $53,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.86 |
| 10th percentile | $39,800 |
| 90th percentile | $77,730 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.