Crane and Tower Operators pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,440 or more. The middle half of crane and tower operators in Springfield earn between $71,440 and $119,440.
- $60K10th
- $71K25th
- $90KMedian
- $119K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,490 | $7,708 | $44.47 |
| Median | $90,320 | $7,527 | $43.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,440 | $5,953 | $34.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,440 | $9,953 | $57.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Crane and Tower Operators pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Crane and tower operators in Springfield earn 8% less than the Massachusetts average ($100,260) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($72,130). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $68,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $92,490 | $90,320 | $60,410 | $119,440 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $100,260 | $98,150 | $59,860 | $129,790 | 680 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $92,490, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $69,592 a year, or $5,799 a month and $2,677 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for crane and tower operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $92,490 buys what about $96,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Crane and Tower Operators salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Worcester pays the most ($109,460).
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 Springfield: questions
How much do crane and tower operators make an hour in Springfield?
$44.47 an hour on average, and $43.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level crane and tower operators salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the crane and tower operators take-home pay in Springfield?
About $69,592 a year ($5,799 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,490. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do crane and tower operators earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.7%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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