The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Peoria, IL is $54,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,140.
Pay spans roughly $37,480 at the 10th percentile to $92,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.00 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as crane and tower operators in Peoria, IL.
| Median (annual) | $54,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.00 |
| 10th percentile | $37,480 |
| 90th percentile | $92,160 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.