Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Connecticut
Crane and Tower Operators in Connecticut earn a median of $81,360 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000; the top 10% earn over $106,980. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Connecticut
How much do crane and tower operators make in Connecticut?
The median is $81,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000 and the top 10% earn over $106,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+20% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.