Crane and Tower Operators pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for crane and tower operators is $48.39 an hour ($100,640 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$48.39Median hourly pay

$90,020–$124,700Middle half of workers, yearly

1,000People in this job in New Jersey

That is 48% higher than the U.S. median ($68,080). New Jersey ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for crane and tower operators in New Jersey

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$31.49	$65,510
25% of workers	$43.28	$90,020
Half of workers (median)	$48.39	$100,640
75% of workers	$59.95	$124,700
90% of workers	$62.29	$129,570

Crane and Tower Operators pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlantic City-Hammonton	$96,510	40

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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Stockers and Order Fillers	$37,250
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$37,090

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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.