The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Rockford, IL is $45,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,370.
Pay spans roughly $37,580 at the 10th percentile to $76,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.00 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as crane and tower operators in Rockford, IL.
| Median (annual) | $45,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.00 |
| 10th percentile | $37,580 |
| 90th percentile | $76,590 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.