SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — Kansas
Kansas · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Kansas is $77,100 per year, 13.2% above the national median of $68,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Kansas is $77,100 per year, 13.2% above the national median of $68,080. Half of workers earn between $59,410 and $86,910. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,840 and the ninetieth at $99,500.
The area has 780 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Kansas ranks number 18th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $78,180. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,840 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $59,410 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $77,100 | +13.2% |
| 75th | $86,910 | +27.7% |
| 90th | $99,500 | +46.2% |
| Mean | $73,110 | +7.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | $78,180 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $77,100 goes as far as $85,572 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,572US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,100 a year, 13.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,840 to $99,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 780 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $78,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $77,100, or $37.07 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 Kansas is 13.2% 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 Kansas earns more than $99,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,840 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 Wichita, at $78,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 780 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. 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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