Crane/Tower Operator Salary in Nevada

How much does a Crane/Tower Operator make in Nevada?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Crane/Tower Operator in Nevada is $54,015 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Crane/Tower Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,633
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,438 to $65,854
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,808

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Crane/Tower Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,854	$5,488	$1,266	$32
Average	$54,015	$4,501	$1,039	$26
25th Percentile	$43,438	$3,620	$835	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Crane/Tower Operator Salaries

A Crane/Tower Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Crane/Tower Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Crane/Tower Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,428.
California: $60,199.
Massachusetts: $59,396.

District of Columbia $60,428 California $60,199 Massachusetts $59,396 Washington $59,178 New Jersey $59,156 Alaska $59,080 Connecticut $58,327 New York $58,021

Hawaii $57,044 Rhode Island $56,586 Maryland $56,275 Minnesota $55,849 Colorado $55,685 Illinois $55,631 Oregon $55,423 Delaware $55,270

New Hampshire $55,174 Virginia $54,959 Pennsylvania $54,332 Nevada $54,015 North Dakota $53,911 Michigan $53,748 Wisconsin $53,688 Vermont $53,568

Texas $53,235 Maine $53,213 Arizona $53,180 Ohio $53,142 Georgia $52,640 Indiana $52,389 Wyoming $52,340 Utah $52,263

Iowa $52,230 Kansas $51,969 Louisiana $51,892 North Carolina $51,865 Missouri $51,854 Florida $51,641 Montana $51,526 Nebraska $51,417

Kentucky $51,357 South Carolina $51,139 Tennessee $51,002 Idaho $50,948 New Mexico $50,549 Oklahoma $50,462 Alabama $50,140 South Dakota $49,600

Arkansas $49,305 West Virginia $49,147 Mississippi $48,672

Top Paying Cities for Crane/Tower Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $53,033
Alamo: $54,575
Henderson: $53,044

The Lakes, NV $53,033 Alamo, NV $54,575 Henderson, NV $53,044 Beatty, NV $54,638 Blue Diamond, NV $53,105 Boulder City, NV $53,172 Bunkerville, NV $54,287 Caliente, NV $54,402

Dyer, NV $54,590 Goldfield, NV $54,565 Hiko, NV $54,458 Indian Springs, NV $53,777 Jean, NV $53,517 Amargosa Valley, NV $54,625 Logandale, NV $54,233 Manhattan, NV $54,660

Mercury, NV $54,469 Mesquite, NV $54,602 Moapa, NV $53,804 Laughlin, NV $54,385 North Las Vegas, NV $53,033 Coyote Springs, NV $54,179 Cal Nev Ari, NV $54,154 Overton, NV $53,654

Pahrump, NV $54,251 Panaca, NV $54,345 Pioche, NV $54,354 Round Mountain, NV $54,587 Searchlight, NV $53,901 Silverpeak, NV $54,756 Tonopah, NV $54,584 Sloan, NV $53,063

Las Vegas, NV $53,033 Nellis Afb, NV $53,033 Ely, NV $54,572 Austin, NV $54,539 Baker, NV $54,338 Duckwater, NV $54,614 Eureka, NV $54,570 Lund, NV $54,567

Mc Gill, NV $54,646 Ruth, NV $54,766 Crystal Bay, NV $55,288 Dayton, NV $54,597 Denio, NV $54,439 Empire, NV $54,577 Fallon, NV $54,671 Fernley, NV $54,710

Gabbs, NV $54,588 Gardnerville, NV $54,720 Genoa, NV $54,625 Gerlach, NV $54,601 Glenbrook, NV $54,678 Golconda, NV $54,561 Hawthorne, NV $54,677 Imlay, NV $54,598

Lovelock, NV $54,671 Luning, NV $54,686 Mc Dermitt, NV $54,409 Mina, NV $54,576 Minden, NV $54,582 Nixon, NV $54,597 Orovada, NV $54,481 Paradise Valley, NV $54,549

Schurz, NV $54,621 Silver City, NV $54,501 Silver Springs, NV $54,695 Smith, NV $54,662 Sparks, NV $54,687 Sun Valley, NV $54,689 Valmy, NV $54,664 Verdi, NV $54,775

Virginia City, NV $54,531 Wadsworth, NV $54,666 Wellington, NV $54,669 Winnemucca, NV $54,628 Yerington, NV $54,650 Zephyr Cove, NV $54,734 Stateline, NV $54,756 Incline Village, NV $54,837

Reno, NV $54,686 Carson City, NV $54,446 Washoe Valley, NV $54,488 Elko, NV $54,689 Spring Creek, NV $54,691 Battle Mountain, NV $54,616 Crescent Valley, NV $54,595 Carlin, NV $54,656

Deeth, NV $54,575 Halleck, NV $54,575 Jackpot, NV $54,130 Jarbidge, NV $54,250 Lamoille, NV $54,607 Montello, NV $54,249 Mountain City, NV $54,405 Owyhee, NV $54,259

Ruby Valley, NV $54,554 Tuscarora, NV $54,513 Wells, NV $54,509 West Wendover, NV $54,557

Crane/Tower Operator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Crane/Tower Operator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $54,015. While startup companies pay approximate $54,015.

Crane/Tower Operator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$54,015
Growth Stage	51~500	$54,015
Established	501~5000	$54,015
Enterprise	5000+	$54,015

Crane/Tower Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Crane/Tower Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$43,438

Average $54,015/year

$65,854

$3,620

Average $4,501/month

$5,488

$835

Average $1,039/week

$1,266

$21

Average $26/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,854	$5,488	$1,266	$32
Average	$54,015	$4,501	$1,039	$26
25th Percentile	$43,438	$3,620	$835	$21

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