The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Roanoke, VA is $56,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,720.
Pay spans roughly $37,610 at the 10th percentile to $73,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.40 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as crane and tower operators in Roanoke, VA.
| Median (annual) | $56,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.40 |
| 10th percentile | $37,610 |
| 90th percentile | $73,940 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.