Crane Operator programs in Ohio
No crane operator programs are listed in Ohio in the federal files we use yet, plus BLS pay data for the state and 9 metro areas.
- $63,000Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $41,910Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $57,620Median pay (state)
- $98,530Top 10% earn over
1,780 jobs in Ohio · 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 Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $41,910 | $46,790 | $57,620 | $75,190 | $98,530 | $63,000 | 1,780 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $44,410 | $52,410 | $83,040 | $102,030 | $102,030 | $77,900 | 90 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $43,790 | $55,080 | $72,070 | $92,370 | $92,380 | $72,940 | 110 |
| Columbus, OH | $45,720 | $52,570 | $66,710 | $98,530 | $104,250 | $72,030 | 120 |
| Akron, OH | $44,280 | $48,790 | $64,650 | $75,920 | $100,600 | $68,350 | 120 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,270 | $53,710 | $57,620 | $66,310 | $101,230 | $65,360 | 400 |
| Toledo, OH | $38,450 | $47,010 | $57,020 | $64,160 | $68,560 | $56,850 | 120 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,620 | $50,300 | $56,780 | $71,760 | $79,950 | $60,650 | 80 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $41,000 | $45,700 | $55,000 | $87,220 | $103,330 | $63,630 | 210 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $41,600 | $43,670 | $54,300 | $60,770 | $60,850 | $53,880 | 80 |
Programs
No listed programs yet
We found no school or registered sponsor for this trade in Ohio 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.