The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Knoxville, TN is $57,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,230.
Pay spans roughly $39,430 at the 10th percentile to $80,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.48 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as crane and tower operators in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $57,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.48 |
| 10th percentile | $39,430 |
| 90th percentile | $80,440 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.