Crane and Tower Operators pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for crane and tower operators is $20.00 an hour ($41,600 a year). About 880 people work in this job there.

$20.00Median hourly pay
$37,000–$46,060Middle half of workers, yearly
880People in this job in Arkansas

That is 39% lower than the U.S. median ($68,080). Arkansas ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for crane and tower operators in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.27$35,920
25% of workers$17.79$37,000
Half of workers (median)$20.00$41,600
75% of workers$22.14$46,060
90% of workers$30.82$64,100

Crane and Tower Operators pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$46,4300
Fort Smith$44,33090
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$42,3800

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for crane and tower operators

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,780
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44,520
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,530
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,700
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,920
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,970
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,930
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$35,640

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.