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Crane operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Crane Operator make in the United States?
Average base salary
$28.69
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Year
Average $28.69
Low $19.02
High $43.29
The average salary for a crane operator is $28.69 per hour in the United States and $7,500 overtime per year.3.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Crane Operator in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.MDG Design and Construction
$218,400per year
Westinghouse Electric Company,...
$154,960per year
Northern Energy Services
$145,000per year
SpaceX
$130,000per year
Phillips 66
$130,000per year
BBSI
$123,427per year
