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Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Delaware

Crane and Tower Operators in Delaware make a median of $62,820 a year, or about $30.2 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$63K
Median annual
$30.2/hr
Hourly rate
$53K
Entry level (10th %)
$83K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,134/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home35% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$64,424/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,686/mo

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U.S. employed: 70
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Crane and Tower Operators salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $52,990, 25th percentile $54,170, median $62,820, 75th percentile $74,920, 90th percentile $82,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$53K25th$54KMedian$63K75th$75K90th$83K
Bar chart showing Crane and Tower Operators salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $52,990, 25th percentile $54,170, median $62,820, 75th percentile $74,920, 90th percentile $82,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level crane and tower operators (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do crane and tower operators make in Delaware?

The median is $62,820 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,990, and experienced crane and tower operators can clear $82,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,134/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 35% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a crane and tower operators salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median crane and tower operators salary is worth about $64,424 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do crane and tower operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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