The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in New Mexico is $60,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,390.
Pay spans roughly $39,590 at the 10th percentile to $86,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.30 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as crane and tower operators in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $60,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,390 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.30 |
| 10th percentile | $39,590 |
| 90th percentile | $86,670 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.