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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the median pay for crane and tower operators is $30.57 an hour ($63,590 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.

$30.57Median hourly pay
$54,080–$78,160Middle half of workers, yearly
620People in this job in Oklahoma

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($68,080). Oklahoma ranks 32nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for crane and tower operators in Oklahoma

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.26$46,300
25% of workers$26.00$54,080
Half of workers (median)$30.57$63,590
75% of workers$37.58$78,160
90% of workers$39.67$82,500

Crane and Tower Operators pay in Oklahoma metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Tulsa$76,400200
Oklahoma City$59,110150

Oklahoma 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)

Related jobs in Oklahoma

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,700
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,970
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,130
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$47,100
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,990
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,790
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,880
Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,520

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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.