Crane and Tower Operators in Texas
Local pay for crane and tower operators in Texas, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 53-7021
$73,280
median pay, Texas
6,010
employed in Texas
+7.6%
vs U.S. median
+3.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What crane and tower operators earn in Texas
Texas · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of crane and tower operators in Texas earn between $57,020 and $79,880 a year; the U.S. median is $68,080.
$42,790
P10
$57,020
P25
$73,280
MEDIAN
$79,880
P75
$93,390
P90
Pay by metro in Texas
$79,220
$76,010
$75,500
$75,360
$75,310
$74,200
$73,050
$68,640
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