Crane Operator programs in Alabama
No crane operator programs are listed in Alabama in the federal files we use yet, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $61,170Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $37,650Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,790Median pay (state)
- $99,380Top 10% earn over
1,280 jobs in Alabama · 0 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
BLS wage data
Crane Operator pay in Alabama
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,650 | $44,750 | $60,790 | $74,150 | $99,380 | $61,170 | 1,280 |
| United States | $42,640 | $52,600 | $68,080 | $83,200 | $103,570 | $72,130 | 42,890 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | $44,210 | $57,470 | $65,510 | $99,430 | $99,430 | $73,280 | 260 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $37,570 | $52,540 | $56,010 | $61,480 | $67,350 | $54,850 | 40 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $36,360 | $38,920 | $48,870 | $66,620 | $72,710 | $52,760 | 40 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37,400 | $38,090 | $47,620 | $60,880 | $76,160 | $52,740 | 310 |
| Decatur, AL | $39,100 | $45,640 | $45,640 | $104,670 | $104,670 | $66,080 | 100 |
| Montgomery, AL | $28,860 | $35,580 | $44,480 | $65,520 | $72,630 | $49,060 | 40 |
Programs
No listed programs yet
We found no school or registered sponsor for this trade in Alabama in the IPEDS 2023-24 completions file or the DOL partner file. Programs in neighboring states may enroll out-of-state students; see the national list.
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 53-7021.00 Crane and Tower Operators, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.