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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$104,910
- Los Angeles$94,960
- Fresno$91,850
- Vallejo$84,000
- Stockton$83,410
- San Diego$82,580
- Bakersfield$76,190
- Oxnard$75,900
- Riverside$73,680
- Sacramento$69,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $104,910 | $98,410 | $72,900 | $76,970 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $94,960 | $81,490 | $76,340 | $70,895 | 114 |
| Fresno | $91,850 | $77,330 | $72,940 | $68,996 | 102 |
| Vallejo | $84,000 | $77,320 | $67,060 | $64,204 | 108 |
| Stockton | $83,410 | $77,130 | $60,340 | $63,844 | 105 |
| San Diego | $82,580 | $79,720 | $73,320 | $63,337 | 112 |
| Bakersfield | $76,190 | $70,840 | $61,410 | $59,407 | 101 |
| Oxnard | $75,900 | $78,310 | $78,310 | $59,226 | 111 |
| Riverside | $73,680 | $78,140 | $62,240 | $57,842 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $69,400 | $64,500 | $47,960 | $55,173 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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