The median annual wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $69,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,180.
Pay spans roughly $46,590 at the 10th percentile to $102,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.42 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as crane and tower operators in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $69,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.42 |
| 10th percentile | $46,590 |
| 90th percentile | $102,240 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.