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Crane operator salary in United States

How much does a Crane Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.39
Average $28.39
Low $18.76
High $42.96

The average salary for a crane operator is $28.39 per hour in the United States and $7,500 overtime per year.3.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Crane Operator job openings in United States

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Crane Operator
McCarthy Building3.9out of 5 stars.
Denton, TX
10 hours ago

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
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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

Highest paying cities for Crane Operators near United States

  1. Naples, FL
    $41.39 per hour
  2. Wilson, NC
    $36.95 per hour
  3. Brownsville, TX
    $34.38 per hour
  4. Odessa, TX
    $32.80 per hour
  5. Oklahoma City, OK
    $29.25 per hour

Where can a Crane Operator earn more?

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