Crane and Tower Operators pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,410 or more. The middle half of crane and tower operators in Omaha earn between $51,840 and $79,130.
- $48K10th
- $52K25th
- $69KMedian
- $79K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,250 | $5,521 | $31.85 |
| Median | $68,880 | $5,740 | $33.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,840 | $4,320 | $24.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,130 | $6,594 | $38.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Crane and Tower Operators pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Crane and tower operators in Omaha earn 8% more than the Nebraska average ($61,510) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($72,130). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $68,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $66,250 | $68,880 | $48,130 | $82,410 | 150 |
| Nebraska | $61,510 | $60,720 | $36,140 | $82,410 | 410 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $66,250, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $53,277 a year, or $4,440 a month and $2,049 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $53,506 | $4,459 |
| Working in NE | $53,277 | $4,440 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for crane and tower operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $66,250 buys what about $72,081 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Crane and Tower Operators salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($75,610).
- Lincoln$75,610
- Omaha$66,250
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 Omaha: questions
How much do crane and tower operators make an hour in Omaha?
$31.85 an hour on average, and $33.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level crane and tower operators salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the crane and tower operators take-home pay in Omaha?
About $53,277 a year ($4,440 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,250.
Do crane and tower operators earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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