SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — Monroe
Monroe, LA · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Monroe, LA is $55,770 a year, trailing the national median of $68,080 by 18.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Monroe, LA is $55,770 a year, trailing the national median of $68,080 by 18.1%. Half of workers earn between $37,450 and $75,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,120 and the ninetieth at $76,590.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Slidell leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 277 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −57.2% |
| 25th | $37,450 | −45.0% |
| Median (50th) | $55,770 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $75,180 | +10.4% |
| 90th | $76,590 | +12.5% |
| Mean | $56,180 | −17.5% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slidell | $80,700 | 40 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $66,680 | 560 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $65,490 | 420 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $58,780 | 100 | |
| 5 | Houma | $57,230 | 300 | |
| 6 | Shreveport | $48,060 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Monroe run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $55,770 goes as far as $63,231 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,231US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,770 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $76,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Slidell, at $80,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Monroe, LA?
The median annual wage is $55,770, or $26.81 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 Monroe, LA is 18.1% 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 Monroe, LA earns more than $76,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 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 Slidell, at $80,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Monroe, LA. 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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