The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $67,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,300.
Pay spans roughly $46,640 at the 10th percentile to $88,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.67 per hour. An estimated 760 people work as crane and tower operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $67,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.67 |
| 10th percentile | $46,640 |
| 90th percentile | $88,830 |
| Employment | 760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.