Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Ohio
Crane and Tower Operators in Ohio earn a median of $57,620 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,910; the top 10% earn over $98,530. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Ohio
How much do crane and tower operators make in Ohio?
The median is $57,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,910 and the top 10% earn over $98,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−15% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.