Indiana
Crane Operator programs in Indiana
3 listed crane operator programs in Indiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $57,330Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $38,830Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $52,950Median pay (state)
- $87,640Top 10% earn over
2,300 jobs in Indiana · 3 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 Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $38,830 | $40,450 | $52,950 | $66,070 | $87,640 | $57,330 | 2,300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $38,810 | $48,360 | $80,850 | $89,660 | $92,590 | $72,090 | 170 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $39,870 | $44,670 | $72,020 | $90,630 | $98,730 | $69,240 | 340 |
| Evansville, IN | $47,660 | $64,070 | $64,100 | $64,100 | $96,800 | $66,530 | 90 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,290 | $41,460 | $55,890 | $67,440 | $107,760 | $62,560 | 1,880 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $41,000 | $45,700 | $55,000 | $87,220 | $103,330 | $63,630 | 210 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $43,510 | $48,170 | $50,550 | $55,120 | $97,140 | $57,730 | 40 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $40,190 | $48,100 | $49,440 | $53,920 | $85,450 | $55,660 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in Indiana
Every crane operator program we matched in Indiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Composites | Goshen, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Hoosier Crane Service Company, Inc. | Elkhart, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| NSWC Crane Division | Crane, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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GI Bill heavy equipment operator schoolsSchools approved for VA benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comCDL schools, if your crane job involves drivingTruck-mounted crane work on public roads can require a CDL; check the employer. · VerifiedCDLSchools.comRegistered apprenticeships in IndianaThe full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com
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.