Crane and Tower Operators pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for crane and tower operators is $29.41 an hour ($61,170 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($68,080). Louisiana ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crane and tower operators in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| 25% of workers | $25.05 | $52,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.41 | $61,170 |
| 75% of workers | $36.51 | $75,940 |
| 90% of workers | $39.72 | $82,620 |
Crane and Tower Operators pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $80,700 | 40 |
| Baton Rouge | $66,680 | 560 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $65,490 | 420 |
| Lafayette | $58,780 | 100 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $57,230 | 300 |
| Monroe | $55,770 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $48,060 | 120 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,700 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,950 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $62,260 |
| Riggers | $43,660 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | $58,900 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,490 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,600 |
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