Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Crane and Tower Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $67,720 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($68,080)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,980; the top 10% earn over $104,420. Nationally the range is $42,640 to $103,570.
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Crane and Tower Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do crane and tower operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $67,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,980 and the top 10% earn over $104,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for crane and tower operators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $68,080). Living costs are not included.