The salary statistics of crane and tower operators in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $103,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for crane and tower operators in the industry sector 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 $103,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid crane and tower operators is $43,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $73,300 | 3.27% | 11.73% |
| 2017 | $70,900 | 6.14% | - |
| 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 one industries in the utilities sector are shown below. For detailed crane and tower operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].