The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $67,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,140.
Pay spans roughly $48,760 at the 10th percentile to $81,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.59 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as crane and tower operators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $67,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.59 |
| 10th percentile | $48,760 |
| 90th percentile | $81,650 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.