The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of utilities. 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 $99,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $37,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,900 | 6.14% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | $66,550 | -2.49% | - |
| 2015 | $68,210 | -0.25% | - |
| 2014 | $68,380 | 2.16% | - |
| 2013 | $66,900 | 3.29% | - |
| 2012 | $64,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in four industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
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