SOC 53-7021 · Connecticut

Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Connecticut

Crane and tower operators in Connecticut earn the most in New Haven (average $90,280 a year) and the least in Norwich ($69,280), across the 4 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crane and tower operators average at $79,050 and the median at $81,360 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,130.

$90Khighest: New Haven
$69Klowest: Norwich
170jobs in these metros
4metro areas
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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Connecticut

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
New Haven$90,280$99,130$59,620$67,952105
Hartford$81,560$97,740$52,330$62,322103
Bridgeport$77,820$78,080$55,230$59,921107
Norwich$69,280$70,890$52,000$54,433100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). 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

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