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Crane operators employed primarily in nonresidential building construction made somewhat less, an average of $53,070 a year. Those who worked in mining averaged $47,010 per year, and those employed by iron and steel mills made an average of $45,710 per year.
For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Crane/Tower Operator in the United States is $44,294 so 50% of the people who perform the job of Crane/Tower Operator in the United States are expected to make less than $44,294. Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. Median $44,294. 1  Salary.