Florida
Crane Operator programs in Florida
1 listed crane operator program in Florida, plus BLS pay data for the state and 11 metro areas.
- $71,460Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,840Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $71,560Median pay (state)
- $94,170Top 10% earn over
2,570 jobs in Florida · 1 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Crane Operator pay in Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $47,840 | $58,950 | $71,560 | $81,120 | $94,170 | $71,460 | 2,570 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $55,390 | $64,930 | $81,280 | $83,200 | $84,600 | $76,000 | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $52,880 | $62,360 | $78,100 | $83,230 | $100,300 | $76,440 | 530 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $51,700 | $61,010 | $77,420 | $81,580 | $95,530 | $76,000 | 370 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $59,100 | $62,240 | $77,010 | $77,010 | $81,950 | $72,210 | 160 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $51,170 | $58,840 | $76,510 | $80,990 | $88,110 | $71,830 | 190 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $50,440 | $60,260 | $72,880 | $79,790 | $86,860 | $70,270 | 300 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $50,280 | $59,930 | $64,840 | $77,340 | $98,350 | $70,270 | 50 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $42,440 | $45,710 | $64,600 | $80,610 | $94,660 | $67,800 | 340 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $51,880 | $60,770 | $63,780 | $76,500 | $97,210 | $69,320 | 100 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $47,840 | $49,860 | $61,040 | $74,330 | $81,370 | $64,240 | 50 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $45,560 | $49,700 | $60,010 | $74,580 | $80,150 | $62,710 | 80 |
Programs
Listed programs in Florida
Every crane operator program we matched in Florida. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMS Crane & Rigging | Alachua, FL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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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.