Crane and Tower Operators pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,910 or more. The middle half of crane and tower operators in Oklahoma City earn between $59,110 and $73,480.
- $41K10th
- $59K25th
- $59KMedian
- $73K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,990 | $5,249 | $30.28 |
| Median | $59,110 | $4,926 | $28.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,110 | $4,926 | $28.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,480 | $6,123 | $35.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Crane and Tower Operators pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Crane and tower operators in Oklahoma City earn 5% less than the Oklahoma average ($66,120) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($72,130). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $68,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $62,990 | $59,110 | $40,800 | $81,910 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $66,120 | $63,590 | $46,300 | $82,500 | 620 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $62,990, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $50,503 a year, or $4,209 a month and $1,942 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for crane and tower operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $62,990 buys what about $69,673 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Crane and Tower Operators salary in other Oklahoma cities
Oklahoma City ranks 2nd of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Tulsa pays the most ($70,390).
- Tulsa$70,390
- Oklahoma City$62,990
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Crane and Tower Operators salary in Oklahoma City: questions
How much do crane and tower operators make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$30.29 an hour on average, and $28.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level crane and tower operators salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the crane and tower operators take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $50,503 a year ($4,209 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,990.
Do crane and tower operators earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.