Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Wisconsin

Crane and tower operators in Wisconsin earn the most in Green Bay (average $73,180 a year) and the least in Milwaukee ($65,620), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crane and tower operators average at $72,660 and the median at $67,720 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,130.

Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Wisconsin

Green Bay$73,180
Milwaukee$65,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Green Bay	$73,180	$73,780	$61,780	$57,477	93
Milwaukee	$65,620	$59,430	$48,980	$52,519	97

*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 Wisconsin

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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