Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Minnesota
Crane and Tower Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $80,930 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,590; the top 10% earn over $116,890. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Minnesota
How much do crane and tower operators make in Minnesota?
The median is $80,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,590 and the top 10% earn over $116,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 50 (+19% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.