The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in New York is $110,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $144,740.
At the median that is about $52.89 per hour. An estimated 1,330 people work as crane and tower operators in New York.
| Median (annual) | $110,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $144,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $52.89 |
| 10th percentile | $63,820 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 1,330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.