SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — El Paso
El Paso, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In El Paso, TX the median wage is $62,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In El Paso, TX the median wage is $62,280. That is 8.5% lower than the national median of $68,080. Pay ranges from under $40,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $86,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,450 to $72,230.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $79,220. Of the 476 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,780 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $51,450 | −24.4% |
| Median (50th) | $62,280 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $72,230 | +6.1% |
| 90th | $86,800 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $62,230 | −8.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $79,220 | 150 | |
| 2 | Killeen | $76,010 | 40 | |
| 3 | Houston | $75,500 | 2,100 | |
| 4 | Austin | $75,360 | 230 | |
| 5 | Odessa | $75,310 | 90 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $74,200 | 330 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $73,050 | 240 | |
| 8 | Dallas | $68,640 | 1,310 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $68,200 | 270 | |
| 10 | Waco | $61,350 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Paso run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,280 goes as far as $64,140 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,140US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,280 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,780 to $86,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $79,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in El Paso, TX?
The median annual wage is $62,280, or $29.94 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 El Paso, TX is 8.5% 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 El Paso, TX earns more than $86,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,780 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 Midland, at $79,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in El Paso, TX. 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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