The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Portland-South Portland, ME is $73,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,190.
Pay spans roughly $52,240 at the 10th percentile to $89,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.24 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as crane and tower operators in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $73,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.24 |
| 10th percentile | $52,240 |
| 90th percentile | $89,090 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.