Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Mississippi
Crane and Tower Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $61,260 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,690; the top 10% earn over $73,840. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Mississippi
How much do crane and tower operators make in Mississippi?
The median is $61,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,690 and the top 10% earn over $73,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.