Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Nebraska
Crane and Tower Operators in Nebraska earn a median of $60,720 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,140; the top 10% earn over $82,410. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Nebraska
How much do crane and tower operators make in Nebraska?
The median is $60,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,140 and the top 10% earn over $82,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.