Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Georgia

Crane and tower operators in Georgia earn the most in Augusta (average $72,120 a year) and the least in Atlanta ($65,770), across the 3 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crane and tower operators average at $62,240 and the median at $62,050 for 1,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,130.

Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Georgia

Augusta$72,120
Savannah$68,380
Atlanta$65,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Augusta	$72,120	$76,940	$52,620	$56,716	92
Savannah	$68,380	$72,660	$67,080	$54,272	95
Atlanta	$65,770	$62,910	$54,690	$52,493	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Crane and Tower Operators salary in other states

Crane and Tower Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

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.
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.

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