The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Louisiana is $61,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,670.
Pay spans roughly $44,870 at the 10th percentile to $82,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.39 per hour. An estimated 1,750 people work as crane and tower operators in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $61,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.39 |
| 10th percentile | $44,870 |
| 90th percentile | $82,490 |
| Employment | 1,750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.