SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — Boston
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 2 metro areas compared
In Boston, MA the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators reaches $98,140 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Boston, MA the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators reaches $98,140 a year. That is 44.2% more than the national median of $68,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,420 and $129,790. The lowest tenth earn under $59,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $129,790.
Employment stands at 500, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Worcester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 200th of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,330 | −12.9% |
| 25th | $74,420 | +9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $98,140 | +44.2% |
| 75th | $129,790 | +90.6% |
| 90th | $129,790 | +90.6% |
| Mean | $97,830 | +43.7% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester | $122,260 | 110 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $90,320 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boston run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $98,140 buys what $92,760 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,760US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,140 a year, 44.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,330 to $129,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Worcester, at $122,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Boston, MA?
The median annual wage is $98,140, or $47.19 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 Boston, MA is 44.2% higher. 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 Boston, MA earns more than $129,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,330 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Worcester, at $122,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Boston, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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