SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — Boise City
Boise City, ID
Median pay for this occupation in Boise City, ID is $60,440 a year, trailing the national median of $68,080 by 11.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Boise City, ID is $60,440 a year, trailing the national median of $68,080 by 11.2%. Half of workers earn between $49,230 and $89,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,220 and the ninetieth at $104,240.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 238th of 507 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,220 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $49,230 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,440 | −11.2% |
| 75th | $89,820 | +31.9% |
| 90th | $104,240 | +53.1% |
| Mean | $69,510 | +2.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $60,440 goes as far as $63,288 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,288US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,440 a year, 11.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,220 to $104,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $60,440, or $29.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,080, so pay in Boise City, ID is 11.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boise City, ID earns more than $104,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,220 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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