The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of construction of buildings. 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 $91,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $35,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,810 | 5.51% | 17.56% |
| 2016 | $59,350 | 0.89% | - |
| 2015 | $58,820 | 8.57% | - |
| 2014 | $53,780 | 3.18% | - |
| 2013 | $52,070 | 0.56% | - |
| 2012 | $51,780 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in 20 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of crane and tower operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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