SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
At $63,540, median pay for Crane and Tower Operators in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $68,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,540, median pay for Crane and Tower Operators in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $68,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,020 to $82,820.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Green Bay records the highest median at $73,780. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 155th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,800 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $50,020 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $63,540 | −6.7% |
| 75th | $82,820 | +21.7% |
| 90th | $102,040 | +49.9% |
| Mean | $67,930 | −0.2% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,540 goes as far as $67,524 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,524US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,540 a year, 6.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,800 to $102,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Green Bay, at $73,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $63,540, or $30.55 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is 6.7% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $102,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,800 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 Green Bay, at $73,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI. 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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