SOC 53-7021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crane and Tower Operators — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Palm Bay, FL the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators is $77,010 a year, which is 13.1% higher than the national figure of $68,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Palm Bay, FL the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators is $77,010 a year, which is 13.1% higher than the national figure of $68,080. Half of workers earn between $62,240 and $77,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,100 and the ninetieth at $81,950.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 108th of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,100 | −13.2% |
| 25th | $62,240 | −8.6% |
| Median (50th) | $77,010 | +13.1% |
| 75th | $77,010 | +13.1% |
| 90th | $81,950 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $72,210 | +6.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $81,280 | 50 | |
| 2 | Miami | $78,100 | 530 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $77,420 | 370 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $76,510 | 190 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $72,880 | 300 | |
| 6 | Panama City | $64,840 | 50 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $64,600 | 340 | |
| 8 | North Port | $63,780 | 100 | |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $61,040 | 50 | |
| 10 | Lakeland | $60,010 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $77,010 buys what $74,478 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,478US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,010 a year, 13.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,100 to $81,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $81,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crane and Tower Operators in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $77,010, or $37.02 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 Palm Bay, FL is 13.1% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $81,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,100 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 Naples, at $81,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. 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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