The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX is $57,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,000.
Pay spans roughly $27,250 at the 10th percentile to $78,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.80 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as crane and tower operators in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX.
| Median (annual) | $57,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.80 |
| 10th percentile | $27,250 |
| 90th percentile | $78,950 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.