Crane Operator programs in Pennsylvania
1 listed crane operator program in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 8 metro areas.
- $68,580Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $44,320Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $65,190Median pay (state)
- $106,380Top 10% earn over
1,630 jobs in Pennsylvania · 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 Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $44,320 | $53,770 | $65,190 | $75,070 | $106,380 | $68,580 | 1,630 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $51,950 | $61,610 | $98,860 | $98,860 | $98,860 | $82,170 | 60 |
| Lancaster, PA | $53,220 | $58,370 | $72,150 | $74,270 | $78,220 | $68,850 | 80 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $53,940 | $60,160 | $72,010 | $94,350 | $124,230 | $78,380 | 790 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $47,660 | $56,610 | $71,770 | $72,030 | $95,970 | $70,000 | 50 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $46,240 | $50,600 | $63,680 | $73,190 | $73,440 | $61,500 | 60 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $40,310 | $47,350 | $63,190 | $75,840 | $83,650 | $63,720 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38,780 | $49,250 | $61,510 | $73,210 | $113,900 | $65,140 | 330 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $51,010 | $51,450 | $51,450 | $72,220 | $73,760 | $61,370 | 80 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every crane operator program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Crane Works | Cannonsburg, PA | 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.