The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Richmond, VA is $54,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,490.
Pay spans roughly $39,790 at the 10th percentile to $80,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.08 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as crane and tower operators in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $54,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.08 |
| 10th percentile | $39,790 |
| 90th percentile | $80,240 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.