Longview, TX
Crane Operator programs in Longview
1 listed program in Longview, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $61,370Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $38,410Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,830Median pay (metro)
- $76,490Top 10% earn over
1 listed program in Longview · 7 in Texas. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Longview, TX, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Longview
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Crane and Rigging | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
BLS wage data
Crane Operator pay near Longview
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | $38,410 | $45,820 | $60,830 | $73,530 | $76,490 | $61,370 | — |
| Texas | $42,790 | $57,020 | $73,280 | $79,880 | $93,390 | $69,650 | 6,010 |
| United States | $42,640 | $52,600 | $68,080 | $83,200 | $103,570 | $72,130 | 42,890 |
Related resources
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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 TexasThe 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.