Crane and Tower Operators pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,520 or more. The middle half of crane and tower operators in Fayetteville earn between $44,290 and $58,720.
- $43K10th
- $44K25th
- $46KMedian
- $59K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,930 | $4,411 | $25.45 |
| Median | $46,430 | $3,869 | $22.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,290 | $3,691 | $21.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,720 | $4,893 | $28.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Crane and Tower Operators pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Crane and tower operators in Fayetteville earn 17% more than the Arkansas average ($45,160) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($72,130). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $68,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $52,930 | $46,430 | $43,280 | $77,520 | n/a |
| Arkansas | $45,160 | $41,600 | $35,920 | $64,100 | 880 |
| United States | $72,130 | $68,080 | $42,640 | $103,570 | 42,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Crane and Tower Operators salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $52,930, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $43,238 a year, or $3,603 a month and $1,663 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for crane and tower operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $52,930 buys what about $57,940 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Crane and Tower Operators salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 3 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$52,930
- Fort Smith$49,450
- Little Rock$44,850
Highest-paying cities for crane and tower operators
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,530).
- Honolulu, HI$118,530
- New York, NY$116,710
- Las Vegas, NV$115,300
- Kennewick, WA$111,710
- Buffalo, NY$109,610
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Crane and Tower Operators salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do crane and tower operators make an hour in Fayetteville?
$25.45 an hour on average, and $22.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level crane and tower operators salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the crane and tower operators take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $43,238 a year ($3,603 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,930. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do crane and tower operators earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7021; area Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
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