Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Nevada

Crane and tower operators in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $115,300 a year) and the least in Reno ($92,320), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the crane and tower operators average at $108,410 and the median at $115,840 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,130.

Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$115,300
Reno$92,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$115,300	$131,690	$104,070	$89,944	100
Reno	$92,320	$101,160	$62,710	$73,777	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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