The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Lafayette, LA is $59,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,940.
Pay spans roughly $43,400 at the 10th percentile to $76,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.50 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as crane and tower operators in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $59,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.50 |
| 10th percentile | $43,400 |
| 90th percentile | $76,510 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.