Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Oregon
Crane and Tower Operators in Oregon earn a median of $83,260 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,780; the top 10% earn over $132,400. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Oregon
How much do crane and tower operators make in Oregon?
The median is $83,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,780 and the top 10% earn over $132,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+22% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.