The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) crane and tower operators is $101,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $32,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,850 | -10.49% | -1.39% |
| 2016 | $57,290 | -2.48% | - |
| 2015 | $58,710 | -0.24% | - |
| 2014 | $58,850 | 7.43% | - |
| 2013 | $54,480 | 3.51% | - |
| 2012 | $52,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of crane and tower operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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