Crane and Tower Operators pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,940 or more. The middle half of crane and tower operators in Providence earn between $65,500 and $118,860.
- $55K10th
- $66K25th
- $90KMedian
- $119K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,470 | $7,456 | $43.01 |
| Median | $89,880 | $7,490 | $43.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,500 | $5,458 | $31.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,860 | $9,905 | $57.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Crane and Tower Operators pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Crane and tower operators in Providence earn 10% less than the Rhode Island average ($99,690) and 24% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $89,470 | $89,880 | $55,030 | $127,940 | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $99,690 | $104,340 | $67,460 | $132,610 | n/a |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $89,470, a single filer in Providence takes home about $69,034 a year, or $5,753 a month and $2,655 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $69,034 | $5,753 |
| Working in MA | $67,619 | $5,635 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for crane and tower operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $89,470 buys what about $87,911 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Crane and Tower Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$69,280
- Worcester, MA$109,460
- Boston, MA$97,830
- Hartford, CT$81,560
- Springfield, MA$92,490
- New Haven, CT$90,280
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 Providence: questions
How much do crane and tower operators make an hour in Providence?
$43.01 an hour on average, and $43.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level crane and tower operators salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the crane and tower operators take-home pay in Providence?
About $69,034 a year ($5,753 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,470. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do crane and tower operators earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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