Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Missouri
Crane and Tower Operators in Missouri earn a median of $58,450 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,680; the top 10% earn over $95,580. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Missouri
How much do crane and tower operators make in Missouri?
The median is $58,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,680 and the top 10% earn over $95,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.