Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Colorado
Crane and Tower Operators in Colorado earn a median of $77,120 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,800; the top 10% earn over $97,470. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Colorado
How much do crane and tower operators make in Colorado?
The median is $77,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,800 and the top 10% earn over $97,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.