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Crane Operator Salary in United States

Based on 28,273 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$56,600 - $80,084
Median salary
$56,600 - $80,084
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$37K
25th percentile$47K
Median$57K
75th percentile$80K
90th percentile$92K

50% of professionals earn between $46,800 - $80,084 USD

The median salary is $56,600

Top cities

Houston501 job openings
Brooklyn285 job openings
Charlotte167 job openings
Baytown143 job openings
Pasadena132 job openings
Baton Rouge121 job openings
Columbus114 job openings
San Antonio109 job openings
Beaumont104 job openings
Mobile102 job openings
Jacksonville100 job openings
Longview96 job openings
Phoenix92 job openings
Baltimore84 job openings
Columbia80 job openings
Tampa74 job openings
Atlanta73 job openings
Brownsville69 job openings
Eastern67 job openings
Memphis67 job openings
Cedar Hill65 job openings
Dallas61 job openings
Richmond60 job openings
Louisiana59 job openings
Williston55 job openings
Arlington54 job openings
Austin53 job openings
Corpus Christi52 job openings
Fort Worth52 job openings

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Crane Operator

28,273 job openings

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The average salary for a Crane Operator in United States is USD 56,600 - USD 80,084 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 68,342 per year, based on 28,273 active job listings.

The cities with the most Crane Operator job opportunities in United States are Houston, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Baytown, Pasadena. Houston leads with 501 job openings.

Explore 28,273 Crane Operator job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.