Baltimore, MD
Crane Operator programs in Baltimore
1 listed program in Baltimore, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $79,360Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $61,450Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $87,950Median pay (metro)
- $87,950Top 10% earn over
1 listed program in Baltimore · 1 in Maryland. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Baltimore
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane America Services, Inc. | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
BLS wage data
Crane Operator pay near Baltimore
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $61,450 | $68,790 | $87,950 | $87,950 | $87,950 | $79,360 | 410 |
| Maryland | $61,450 | $73,240 | $87,950 | $87,950 | $94,700 | $82,070 | — |
| United States | $42,640 | $52,600 | $68,080 | $83,200 | $103,570 | $72,130 | 42,890 |
Related resources
Keep researching
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 MarylandThe 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.