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Traveling Crane Operator Jobs in Texas

Texas is a hub for traveling crane operator work. Refineries, power plants, data centers and large industrial projects across Texas regularly bring in traveling crane operators for turnarounds, outages and contract jobs — often with per diem and overtime. Below are the current crane operator jobs in Texas posted on RoadTrades. Apply with your RoadTrades resume to send your details straight to the recruiter.

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What crane operator jobs are really paying in Texas

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Government wage data — what crane & tower operators are actually paid in Texas

Texas median — crane & tower operators$35.23/hr

National median (Texas is 8% above)$32.73/hr

National middle half (25th–75th percentile)$25.29–$40.00/hr

National annual (median, full-time equivalent)$68,080/yr

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.

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